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Stolen Music Equipment Reports
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Well, we guess it goes without saying, but, unfortunately SMMO has decided to offer this page because someone out there just cannot seem to keep their hands to themselves. It's a shame that we have to work so hard to buy our music equipment and then have someone come along and just help themselves to what it was we saved our nickles and dimes for. If you have been ripped-off, then send your case information to SMMO and we'll post it immediately for everyone to be aware of, and SMMO will help spread the word as best we can. Send your information via email to: smmo@somd.net SL: MIA Equipment Anyone can post stolen equipment reports here. This is not devoted specifically to Southern Maryland. Theives obviously "know no boundaries" See SMMO's Resources For Stolen Equipment At Bottom Of Page! ===================================================================================== Equipment Stolen - Guitars and Gear SMMO Stolen Case File #3: Posted By: Mike and Steve Date: 10/22/2005 We had two guitars, an amp and two gear bags stolen from my truck in Fells Point last night.So in your travels if anyone hears or see someone trying to pawn a black Takamine EF341C or my prized 78 Telecaster Deluxe leave a message on our mdparty.com site or call me 410-207-5497 thanks...Steve ===================================================================================== Equipment Stolen - Drum Set! SMMO Stolen Case File #2: Posted By: Rick / Breaking Form Date: 12/19/2003 If you’re a musician, you know that the absolute worst thing that can happen is to have someone steal your equipment... well, sometime in the early morning hours of 12/19/2003, an enclosed trailer parked on Centrewood Drive in Centreville, VA was broken into and a LOT of musical equipment was stolen from the band BREAKINGFORM. Most of the equipment was clearly marked w/ the bands name, but this might have been painted over. The instruments were custom in nature, mainly a 4 piece SONOR DESIGNER SERIES drum kit, greenish gray wood grain in color (not a set like it for about 500 miles either). We’re just asking that our fellow musicians keep an eye out for us, as we would for you. If you happen to see any cases or equipment marked “Breakingform”, please give us a call- and we will forever be in your debt. Like AMW, you will remain anonymous. Thanks in advance. Phone: Rick (703) 502-2446 Email: breakingform@hotmail.com Case info: Fairfax County Police Officer J.F. Kirk #2939 Sully District Station 4900 Stonecroft Blvd Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 814-7000 Ext. 5131 Case #03353000342 Photo Of Rick's Drumset: ==================================================================================== Equipment Stolen - PA System & Equipment SMMO Stolen Case File #1: Subject: Band PA Equipment Stolen - 9/17/04 Posted By: Dave Ransom Email: ransomd@comcast.net Date: September 17, 2004 Between midnight and 06:00 on 9/17, a van was broken into in Laurel, MD, and our band's PA equipment was stolen. I know there's not much chance of seeing any of it again, but here's a listing. If anyone thinks they may have seen any of it (or been approached in a suspicious manner to buy/sell similar equipment) - I'd appreciate it if you'd drop me line. I'll be checking the music stores and pawn shops too. Thanks. 2 - Community mid/high cabs (2-12" + horn in each) 2 - Peavey PVPSH-118-4 bass bins Power amp rack (3' high, gray carpet covering on casters) with 1 - QSC amp; 1 - Carver 1.5 amp; 1 - Carvin amp; 1 - Furman power conditioner; and 1 - BiAmp 2-way crossover 1 - custom-build effects rack (4' high, black-painted plywood on casters) with 1 - Alesis MEQ-230 EQ, 1 Rane 2-15 band EQ, 1 - Alesis Microverb processor, 1 - noise gate; 1 - CD player; and 1 - Furman power conditioner ==================================================================================== Stolen Equipment Resources Charles County, Maryland Police Contacts: MD State Police - Barrack H 9500 Mitchell Road, La Plata, MD 20646 Phone: 301-392-1200 Charles County Sheriffs Department - District 1 Station 6915 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646 Phone: 301-932-2222 - Alt.Phone: 301-870-3232 Charles County Sheriffs Department - District 2 Station 4401 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head, MD 20640 Phone: 301-753-6200 Charles County Sheriffs Department District - 3 Station 2160 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf, MD 20602 Phone: 301-932-7777 - Alt. Phone: 301-870-6060 ==================================================================================== St. Mary's County Police Contacts: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, P.O. Box 1559, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Phone: 301-475-4200 Ext.1900 Maryland State Police - Barrack "T" 410 North Washington Street, Leonardtown, Md 20650 Phone: 301-475-8955 - Alt. Phone: 301-884-8586 =================================================================================== Calvert County, Maryland Police Contacts: Calvert County Sheriff's Office 175 Main Street, Courthouse, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 Phone: 410-535-2800 - DC Line (301)855-1194 Maryland State Police & Prince Frederick - Barrack U 210 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: 410-535-1400 =================================================================================== Insurance For Your Music Equipment: Personal Articles / Property Coverage You may have more valuable possessions than you realize. Your Homeowners Policy can provide some coverage, but with deductibles and limitations. A Personal Articles Policy can provide the additional coverage that you may need. Musical Instruments/Equipment "Most personal musical instruments, which includes sound and amplifying equipment, can be listed on a floater. Each item should be listed on a schedule with the requested amount of insurance coverage". This is just a suggestion that SMMO has offered, you may want to check with your insurance agent to see if they offer a Personal Articles Policy, you might be glad you did! =================================================================================== Ponder This BEFORE You Get Ripped Off: It's a good idea, and we mean RIGHT NOW!, to put togehter an inventory list of every single item of musical equipment you own and be sure to include the following data for each item you have listed on your equipment inventory list: * Owners name(s), address(s), phone number(s) * Name Brand, Model Number, SERIAL NUMBER * Estimated value of each item * Product Description (ie: colors, size, features) * Identifiable Markings (ie: Band names, designs, logos) * Special Identifiable Marks (ie: scratches & dents) * Photographs of each individual item * Did we mention serial numbers? Remember, this is like putting together a missing child report for many of us musicians, any and all additional information details you can offer about the item is very useful, too much information is never enough! =================================================================================== A Message From The Editor Of SMMO: This page was inspired by Rick of the group "Breaking Form". Unfortunately, Rick, and the entire band, were victims of theft by some low-life thief, as if having your stuff stolen wasn't bad enough, their gear was stolen from them right at Christmas 2003! Therefore, SMMO has put this page on the website to help out others like Rick who should never have to go through such a situation. Let's all hope we never have to see this page again, and if we do, let's ALL make our best efforts to help those who were victimized to get their gear back , safe and undamaged, and put the low-life thief behind bars for being such an idiot. Thanks Dwight "Southern Maryland Music Online"