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Wil Van Allen Tenor Banjo Stolen in Temple Bar

  • 11-10-2010 05:51PM
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    Copied from 'thesession'

    Well known Musician Joe Molloy had his banjo stolen recently in Dublin, please have a read of the description which is very detailed including pictures of the suspected thiefs

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=159536827397671

    Wil van Allen banjo, customised, fitted with a red pick up switch on the side.
    It is a four string vintage banjo, over 50 years old.There`s not many of them around!

    There was also" Boss" bass equilizer pedal, and Letherman multitool in the tight fitting black nylon case.

    It was stolen from a pub in Temple bar, Dublin on 3rd of october (late saturday night) after performing a gig.

    The guy who stole it is around mid to late 20 `ies. Very dark brown or black hair. Slim built, around 5`8".He was wearing a light ( white?) wristband, non metalic, like the ones from festivals or a hospital, grey jumper with little zip, jeans and white laced trainers.

    His accomplice estimate about 5`10", solid build. Shortish brown hair.He was wearing Light colour button-up shirt , jeans and black dirty trainers with white laces.

    They might be from Liverpool according to the woman, that was speaking to them on the night of the robbery.


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