SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement successfully recovered a stolen U-Haul trailer containing approximately $21,763 worth of band equipment, according to Wichita Police Department spokesman Andrew Ford.
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At 10a.m. September 6, officers responded to a larceny report at the Spring Hill Suites, 1220 North Greenwich in Wichita. The victim, a band member, reported that their U-Haul trailer, which had been attached to their gold Ford Econoline passenger van, was stolen. The van was parked at the hotel around 1a.m. after the band performed at the Cotillion.
When the band returned to their vehicle around 7a.m. to continue their travels, they discovered the trailer missing.
The trailer contained the band’s musical equipment valued at over $21,700, according to an inventory list provided by the band. The U-Haul trailer, owned by the U-Haul rental company, was also reported stolen.
Later, while investigating an unrelated stolen vehicle report involving a Ford F-250, officers located a stolen U-Haul box truck bearing a Kansas tag. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the same U-Haul had been involved in the trailer theft. Officers cut the lock on the stolen trailer and discovered the stolen band equipment inside.
All but a Yamaha MX49 Keyboard and a cash box containing $1,300, including band merchandise such as t-shirts and other items, were successfully recovered.
Police have not made an arrest in the case, according to Ford.
The Wichita Police Department urges anyone with additional information about this case to contact WPD or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.