Nancy Wilson, ‘Heart’ Sends Message To Atlantic City, NJ Police

The Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Department did a great job investigating the theft of two musical instrument thefts from the legendary rock band Heart.

Rock Legend Nancy Wilson Thanks The Atlantic City Police Department

“I'm incredibly grateful to the Atlantic City Police Department for recovering my guitar - it means so much to have it back in my hands. Their dedication and quick action are deeply appreciated.”

Nancy Wilson Makes Appeal For The Return Of Stolen Mandolin

“However, we're still hoping for the safe return of Paul Moak's vintage mandolin, which remains missing. This instrument holds tremendous sentimental and musical value. A reward is still being offered—no questions asked-for its return,” said Wilson.

“We just want to see it come home where it belongs. Thank you!” wrote Nancy Wilson on her Facebook page.

Here’s How The Atlantic City Police Department Did it

The investigators utilized surveillance cameras to track the movements of the arrested suspect, Garfield Bennett, after the theft. Bennett was observed giving the guitar to a woman who put the guitar in a vehicle in the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue, said the Atlantic City Police Department.

Atlantic City Police Detective Work

The Atlantic City Police Department used automated license plate readers. This allowed them to methodically work to identify the car that a person of interest was driving.

Atlantic City. Police Officer Robert McDevitt located the car and was able to speak with the driver.

"The guitar was voluntarily surrendered and detectives learned that the woman purchased it from Bennett," said the Atlantic City Police Department.

Here is a link to an earlier piece written by my colleague Eddie Davis about the “Heart” stolen instruments.

Atlantic City Police Chief Jim Sarkos Says …

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. The Atlantic City Police Department embraces technology that allows our officers to investigate and combat crime, said Sarkos.