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Detectives Probe Theft of Joe Camilleri’s Vintage Guitars From Kyneton Home

Victoria Police have urged the public to report any leads to prevent the guitars slipping into overseas black markets.

Overview

  • Victoria Police are investigating a July 3 break-in at Camilleri’s Kyneton home but have not recovered any of the nine stolen guitars.
  • The missing collection includes nine vintage instruments such as a 1954 Gibson Switchmaster and a 1975 Fender Stratocaster, valued at tens of thousands of dollars.
  • The Black Sorrows used social media to ask fans and guitar dealers to share details and watch for the distinctive instruments.
  • Camilleri warned the thieves may export the gear overseas, recalling a 2017 burglary in which his stolen equipment was later recovered.
  • Despite the theft, Camilleri and The Black Sorrows remain on tour with their next performance set for August 29 at Wyong’s The Art House.