Stolen Instrument- W. Washington

[The Big Ben]

I had my car broken into on Thursday night and my Olds 099-4 in its bag was stolen. My car was in my parking spot in my condo. There were a few other vehicles broken into on the same night.

The horn is an Olds 099-4 BBb 3/4 tuba. It was in superb mechanical condition with replated, bored and honed valves by Dan Oberloh. The rest of the horn was in good condition and showed only regular use since it was overhauled and resprayed by Dan Oberloh about two years ago. It had a Schilke Helleberg mouthpiece and was in a ProTech case. The serial number is: 995228

The theft has being reported to the local police (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Port Hadlock, WA.). I have notified all music dealers and repair outlets and schools in Western Washington. If you run across this horn, please notify the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, referencing
case number 23-937 at 360-385-3831 or Officer Kolby Schreier at kschreier@co.jeffereson.wa.us.

Thank you. I have another BBb horn to play with my groups but losing this horn is rather upsetting. It's insured but, well, you know....

Jeff Benedict

[matt g]

Changing to a sticky so that it stays up top.

[The Big Ben]

Thank you.

[bloke]

We should watch fb mktplc, ebay, reverb, craiglist...etc.

[The Big Ben]

Yes. I know there are some inveterate "deal watchers" here!

[The Big Ben]

My stolen tuba is presently listed on E-Bay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374930470578?h ... R4TZgPjSYg


The seller is about 30 miles from where I live. At the time of the theft, I made a police report and will be contacting the police in the morning. The police will advise me how to contact E-Bay or do it for me.

The only new damage I see is that it must have been dropped on its bell within the case.
It was stolen on 1-26-23.
We'll see what happens.

[matt g]

Good luck with the recovery. At least you’ve found it.

[DonO.]

I understand you already have an insurance settlement. But please, follow up and don’t let these s.o.b’s profit from selling stolen goods. If eBay knows it’s stolen because you reported it, I’m surprised the axis still up!

[bloke]

I was just about to ask if it was yours...

[The Big Ben]

Yep. It's been bid up over $1000 so too much for me to hang out in the breeze. Besides, I got a great insurance payout and a great horn. I do miss that Olds but what can I do?

[The Big Ben]

I understand you already have an insurance settlement. But please, follow up and don’t let these s.o.b’s profit from selling stolen goods. If eBay knows it’s stolen because you reported it, I’m surprised the axis still up!

The seller doesn't list or show a serial number. No "real" way to ID it as mine although I know that it is.