New Jersey Man Accused of Robbing Rock Legends Heart in Atlantic City

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It sounds like a plot for an MTV movie, but Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart were the victims of a heist in Atlantic City.

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According to Patch, "A Pleasantville man has been charged in relation to the theft of two "irreplaceable" instruments from a legendary rock band shortly before their concert in Atlantic City, police said."

Both guitars stolen were very important instruments to the band and Heart said it hurt. "These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls" said Nancy Wilson.

According to Patch, "Garfield Bennett, 57, stole the rare guitar and mandolin from the band Heart and sold one of them; the whereabouts of the other is unknown, Atlantic City police said in a release. The instruments were stolen from Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino."

If you have information, contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.