Stolen pipes

[ohiopiper]

Make sure to post this over at http://forums.bobdunsire.com/forums/index.php

It's sort of like XMTS for pipers.

[Tartan Hiker]

Make sure to post this over at http://forums.bobdunsire.com/forums/index.php

It's sort of like XMTS for pipers.

Yes, as soon as he gets back we'll post there with some photos. Thanks.

[Tartan Hiker]

My son just posted the following on his Facebook page:



So here's the status of todays events: 8 am--Discover broken window in the equipment van. Stickyfingers McDouchebag lifted three guitars, a bass, three pedal boards and all of my Bagpipe gear...
The rest of the day was ok, all things considered. The bands we were playing with immediately offered spare gear when they heard about the news. Major shout outs and so much love to Albannach's piper Donnie, the boys of Rathkeltair and The Wyndbreakers and to the beautiful people at the Central Florida Highland Games for stepping up and helping us when we were at our weakest.

This morning I felt like my best friend had died. I hope and pray that the police of Orlando assist us and what was taken from us returns and these scumbags are brought to justice without reprieve or mercy.

However, with the borrowed instruments and everything we had an incredible night and we felt truly loved today by those around us. I (and the rest of the band) cannot thank God enough for finding ourselves in the community that highland games offer. We sustained a major blow this morning...the monetary value is well over $12,000 but the personal investment and love of what we lost is incalculable. The most important thing though is that we have sustained and that we will carry on.
Again, thank you all so much for your prayers, concern, love and support. We truly love you all



He's a good kid. I'm so sorry that he had to have this lesson in the dark side of humanity.

[ANP3]

Wow, I'm sorry to hear this. I'll keep an eye on the web for you.

[hkjrb623]

I can't believe someone did that at a highland games! Everywhere we play we keep someone posted with our gear. It kind of sucks, but better safe than sorry. I hope you filled out a police report, most states require that pawn shops hold incoming items so the cops can see if it's stolen. It all goes through some sort of registry. That's more than likely where the guitars will be headed. Keep an eye on the local craigslists, another possible place.

[madmacs]

Keep an eye on craigslist using search tempest too... Makes searching the whole US easier.

[Tartan Hiker]

Son came home last night and now I have all the details about the robbery. It did not occur at the games, which is a great relief to us all. The van was parked at the hotel. It and 10 other vehicles were hit. There was a witness who at least saw "three guys in a black van" (no plate numbers or anything more helpful). The same hotel had a number of vehicles hit the night before. Hotel has no security measures at all, apparently, so that is a potential avenue for a suit. With so many break-ins hopefully the Orlando PD will take this seriously and devote some effort toward solving the case.