SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Sheriff's Office Investigating Burglary: Collectible Musical Instruments Stolen

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in obtaining information concerning the theft of five collectible guitars and banjos. The theft occurred on April 11, 2010 during a burglary of a storage building located behind a residence on Shady Bayou Lane in Milton . Multiple guitars and an old banjo were stolen during this incident. The items are listed below. Due to the distinction of these musical instruments, investigators believe that the public may be able to help with solving this case. Likeness photographs of the instruments are also attached. Investigators are diligently working the case and are asking anyone with information concerning the burglary, or information that could lead to the recovery of instruments, to contact Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP or the Sheriff's Office at 983-1253. Information provided to Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest of a suspect may result in a cash reward of up to $1000.00.

• Gibson Bella Voce Banjo

• CF Martin D-45 Dreadnought acoustic

Guitar

• Mana (Spanish) Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

• Epiphone Sheraton II Electric Guitar (tan and brown)

• Fender Jazzmaster Electric Guitar (purple and brown)

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit (850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net