
“They understood the sentimentality of these instruments and worked incredibly hard to bring them home”: Heart's stolen instruments have been recovered by the police – with a little help from the public
Phil Weller
created: June 18, 2025, 10:34 a.m. | updated: June 20, 2025, noon
Both instruments stolen from Heart in Atlantic City on May 30 have now been recovered – with Paul Moak’s Gibson mandolin, by his side for 25 years, the last to make it home.
The band, led by guitarist-vocalist sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson, had set up their gear in Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the eve of their rescheduled U.S. tour.
At that time, however, the instruments were nowhere to be seen, with Atlantic City police asking those with more information to step forward.
(Image credit: Nancy Wilson and Paul Moak)Moak’s mandolin was the final piece of the puzzle to fall into place, with CCTV leads bearing no fruit.
“They understood the sentimentality of these instruments and worked incredibly hard to bring them home.”As reported by Guitar World on June 9, a 57-year-old man from Pleasantville has been detained and is facing charges related to the thefts.
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