Stolen Break-ins At Woodwind Retailers

[greenstripe]

Following on from the break in at Hanson Music in August last year. I know of at least a further two woodwind retailers who have been broken in to.

John Packer Musical Instruments on 29th February and now Prozone Music a couple of days ago.

This does seem to be an alarming trend. I'm assuming this is an organised gang and these will be or have already been taken out of the country. But please keep a look out.

Prozone have published a list of instruments stolen.

John Packer ltd have also published a list.

 

[DavidUK]

I did ask Alastair Hanson for a list immediately after his break-in but had no response.

I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Greg Strange]

There is only one word for people who commit this type of crime - it starts with "A" and ends with the word "hole" ...

Retail crime in New Zealand is about NZD3 billion dollars a year as a conservative guessimate and that is for a country with a population of about 5 million - disgusting...

Greg S.

 

[thomsax]

For 10-12 years ago a company had break-in and lots of new (not ready for the market) instruments were stolen. They asked for help and to keep our eyes open. After some years new instruments in plastic bags were announced on internet. What to do when you see a "new" 2010 model for sale? The damage is repaired? Of course I don't buy. I don't buy anything at all on internet.