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CBS News
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
2nd instrument stolen from rock band Heart in Atlantic City, New Jersey, recovered, police say
The second instrument that was stolen from the rock band Heart was recovered, the Atlantic City Police Department said on Monday night. Police said the stolen 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin was recovered after police received information about who may have the instrument. After the person was found, they surrendered the missing mandolin, according to police. The mandolin will be turned over to representatives of Hard Rock Atlantic City, who will then return the instrument to the Heart band members, police said. Performer Paul Moak has played the mandolin for over 25 years. "I could not be prouder of the work done by the detectives in our Criminal Investigations Section," Atlantic City Police Chief James A. Sarkos said in a statement. "They understood the sentimentality of these instruments and worked incredibly hard to bring them home." The mandolin was one of two instruments stolen from Heart after they set up for a recent show in Atlantic City. A purple Telecaster electric guitar specially made for Nancy Wilson was recovered last week. Atlantic City police said the theft occurred after Heart set up gear ahead of a May 30 show at the Etess Arena at Hard Rock. Police used surveillance video to track a suspect, later identified as 57-year-old Garfield Bennett, of Pleasantville. Detectives learned Bennett allegedly sold the guitar to a woman. The footage showed Bennett handing her the guitar before she placed it in a vehicle on the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue. Automatic license plate readers were then used to identify the woman's vehicle. Sarkos previously gave CBS News Philadelphia a behind-the-scenes look at the technology used to recover the first instrument stolen from Heart. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular rock band's stolen custom guitar has been found, mandolin still missing
Police in New Jersey have recovered one of 'two irreplaceable instruments' that were stolen from rock band Heart. A custom purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar, made for guitarist Nancy Wilson, was returned after a woman bought it from the theft suspect, the Associated Press reported. Surveillance video caught the suspect giving the guitar to a woman who put it in her car before parking a few blocks away from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, where it had been stolen on the eve of their May 31. Police identified the vehicle by using automated license plate readers, the AP reported. Officers then tracked its location and contacted the owner, who voluntarily surrendered the instrument. The person she allegedly bought the guitar from has been charged with burglary and theft, the AP reported. Heart's other stolen instrument, a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin played by Paul Moak for more than 25 years, is still missing. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls,' Wilson previously said in a statement shared to Instagram. 'The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul's mandolin has been with him for decades,' she said. 'We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return — no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Heart is offering a reward for information leading to the return of the instrument. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact the band's tour manager, Tony Moon, at tonymoon@ Known for hits such as 'Crazy on You,' 'Magic Man,' 'Barracuda,' 'What About Love?,' and 'Alone,' Heart has sold more than 35 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Heart resumed the band's 'Royal Flush Tour' in February after postponing it last year as Nancy's sister, lead singer Ann Wilson, had to be treated for cancer. The band has shows scheduled through the end of August. Eric Church fall 2025 tour coming to Boston - Where to buy tickets Band removed from legendary metal group's farewell concert Platinum-selling rapper gets 30 years in prison for killing cousin in 2021 Pop band's member, 64, falls 'seriously ill' ahead of upcoming arena tour Legendary songwriter, co-founder of iconic '60s band dies at 82 Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Classic Rock Band's Rare Guitar Recovered After Shocking Theft
Classic Rock Band's Rare Guitar Recovered After Shocking Theft originally appeared on Parade. is getting her guitar back! On May 31st, classic rock band Heart had their tour plans marred when a thief took some of the band's precious gear as they prepared to kick off the latest leg of their tour. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Among the items stolen was a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with a hand-painted headstock, made specifically for Wilson. Also stolen was a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. Police in Atlantic City announced on June 10th that they recovered Wilson's guitar. This comes after 57-year-old Garfield Bennett, of Pleasantville, N.J.—the man charged with stealing the instruments, per NBC News—"was observed giving the guitar to a woman who put the guitar in a vehicle.' Using an automated license plate reader, police pulled the woman over and she voluntarily surrendered the instrument. The guitar, which has been temporarily handed over to Hard Rock Atlantic City representatives, will be returned to Wilson.'The continued use of advancing technology and the hard work and determination from our detectives and patrol officers led to the quick recovery of one of the missing instruments,' said Chief James A. Sarkos in a statement on the incident, per NBC. 'The Atlantic City Police Department embraces technology that allows our officers to investigate and combat crime.' Although Wilson's guitar was returned, Moak's mandolin is still missing. Those with information about the theft are urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Classic Rock Band's Rare Guitar Recovered After Shocking Theft first appeared on Parade on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Mint
10-06-2025
- Mint
Nancy Wilsons stolen custom-built Telecaster guitar was recovered by police in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Police in Atlantic City said Tuesday that they retrieved one of the two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart that were stolen from a venue in the New Jersey city two weeks ago as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour. Police said they retrieved the Telecaster guitar from a woman who bought it from the theft suspect. A vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin remains unaccounted for. The purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock was custom-made for band member Nancy Wilson. Detectives say surveillance video showed the suspect giving the Telecaster to a woman, who put the guitar in her vehicle parked a couple blocks from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where it had been stolen. Police then used automated license plate readers to identify the vehicle, track its location and contact the owner, who voluntarily surrendered the guitar, police said. The person she allegedly bought it from has been charged with burglary and theft. Still missing is the mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. The band's gear was set up at the Hard Rock Hotel on May 30 because it was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour there the next day. Wilson and her sister, Ann, lead Heart and have made music together since the 1970s, with hits including 'Magic Man,' 'Crazy on You' and 'Alone.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.
Chicago Tribune
10-06-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Police recover a stolen custom-built Telecaster guitar that belongs to Heart's Nancy Wilson
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Police in Atlantic City said Tuesday that they retrieved one of the two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart that were stolen from a venue in the New Jersey city two weeks ago as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour. Police said they retrieved the Telecaster guitar from a woman who bought it from the theft suspect. A vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin remains unaccounted for. The purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock was custom-made for band member Nancy Wilson. Detectives say surveillance video showed the suspect giving the Telecaster to a woman, who put the guitar in her vehicle parked a couple blocks from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where it had been stolen. Police then used automated license plate readers to identify the vehicle, track its location and contact the owner, who voluntarily surrendered the guitar, police said. The person she allegedly bought it from has been charged with burglary and theft. Still missing is the mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. The band's gear was set up at the Hard Rock Hotel on May 30 because it was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour there the next day. Wilson and her sister, Ann, lead Heart and have made music together since the 1970s, with hits including 'Magic Man,' 'Crazy on You' and 'Alone.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.
