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ISSUE DATE:  January 11, 2010                                       RELEASE # 2010- 02

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63 of 86 Stolen Guitars Recovered 

Garland Police have recovered 63 of 86 guitars that were stolen in the burglary of a mini-storage reported on Christmas Eve of 2009.  The guitars, signed by various celebrities, are used to raise money that benefits children through the organization of Purtis Creek Charity Event.  Police began recovering the guitars during the last week of December based on several tips received about the break-in.

Detectives now believe some of the remaining 23 guitars may have gone to people as Christmas gifts and have no idea they are in possession of a stolen property.   

Police have obtained a warrant for one suspect in the burglary, 31 year old Robert Allison Davis.  Detectives also want to talk with a second person of interest in the case, 31 year old Jason Bruce.  Both have arrest records and may be driving the pictured 1999 Dodge P/U, with black primer and Texas tag number 2PRD30.

Police are asking for the publics help in locating Davis and Bruce.

Police are also requesting people to call who received a guitar for Christmas that is signed by a celebrity.  They can call Garland Crime Stoppers and compare their serial number to make sure it is not stolen.  972-272-TIPS (8477).

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