Heart Band Announces Reward After Stolen Instruments Taken in Atlantic City

The rock band Heart suffered the theft of two irreplaceable and highly sentimental instruments from their equipment set up at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City shortly before their tour kickoff. The stolen items include a custom-built, one-of-a-kind purple sparkle baritone Telecaster crafted specifically for Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin played for over 25 years by band member Paul Moak. The band expressed deep emotional distress over the loss, describing the instruments as extensions of their musical souls and emphasized their immeasurable value. Heart is offering a reward for any information leading to the safe return of the instruments, asking anyone with knowledge to contact their tour manager, Tony Moon. The incident has drawn attention to security concerns at entertainment venues, though the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is cooperating fully with law enforcement. Despite the theft, Heart has continued with their planned summer North American tour, which includes multiple upcoming dates.