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Atlantic City police say surveillance video initially led them
to a 57-year-old Pleasantville man. He was later seen on video
walking through various parts of the city, trying to sell the
instruments, and he eventually sold one while the other remains
unaccounted for, police said, declining further comment. The man
has been charged with burglary and theft.
The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at
the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and
its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among
the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone
Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band
member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin
that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years.
“These instruments are more than just tools of our trade —
they’re extensions of our musical souls,” Nancy Wilson said in a
statement issued by the group that also offered a reward for
information leading to their return. “We’re heartbroken, and
we’re asking for their safe return— no questions asked. Their
value to us is immeasurable.”
Heart is led by Wilson and her sister, Ann, who have made music
together since the ’70s and have had hits like “Magic Man,”
“Crazy on You” and “Alone.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were
honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording
Academy in 2023.
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