Call (801) 799-3100 to provide tips

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a man who stole a guitar from a business.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 16, a man entered PPBH, 1706 S. Major Street, and stole a guitar. The suspect, who was riding a mountain bike, entered the business and took the guitar in its case.  An employee saw the suspect exiting the business and gave chase without success.

Bearing a red-and-black sticker with the word “Hurst Shifters,” the missing guitar is a red Fender Squire with white pickups, a maple neck, and rosewood fret board. The guitar was in a soft black case.

Suspect Description:

• White male
• 25-35 years old
• Wearing blue-and-white striped shirt, dark shorts, dark tennis shoes, dark baseball cap worn backwards
• Riding a mountain bike

The Police Department asks anyone with information about this incident to call (801) 799-3100. Anonymous tips may be sent by texting the keyword TIPSLCPD plus any relevant information to 274637. Reference: case #14-98124.

Reporters: The owner is available for comment. Call (801) 799-6397 for contact information.

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