Metro Police officers have begun cracking down on thieves stealing musical instruments.
Officers were able to recover a very expensive tuba. It was stolen out of someone's car; so officers have reminded musicians to lock up their instruments inside their house after a long night of performing.
Jack Propps learned the hard way. He said a long time ago he went home after a long night of performing and left his drum set in his car. The next morning, it was gone.
Other people have had their music instruments stolen from their home.
Metro Police said, while these types of thefts haven’t necessarily happened more frequently here in Music City, when they do happen, people take notice.
That's why two Midtown precinct detectives have put all their effort to crack down on these types of thefts.
“Music stores, the used music stores, feel that they can talk to these detectives, and they've been able to give them information on rare and unusual musical instruments that have come through their shop that people were trying to sell that didn't seem right,” said Sergeant Andrew Injaychock.
Officers suggested anyone who has had an instrument stolen to immediately call police. Detectives said it's also helpful to keep good track of your instruments, write down the serial number and take pictures.
