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Musical instrument stolen from car in Leicester

Posted on 23/04/2009

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Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a musical instrument from a car parked in Leicester.

The incident occurred sometime between 5.15pm and 8pm on Monday April 20, 2009 when a red Vauxhall Astra parked on Abbey Park Road had its back passenger window smashed.

Thieves stole from the vehicle, a cornet and a MP3 player, which were in the boot.

PC Gemma Golding, who is investigating the incident said: "If you were in the area between 5.15pm and 8pm and remember seeing anything unusual on Abbey Park Road please get in touch.

"We would like to hear from anyone who trades in musical instruments and has been offered a cornet at a discounted price or in suspicious circumstances to please get in touch urgently."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4457 Gemma Golding on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted key in identification number 4457. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers free* and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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