Tom A Smith says he was travelling to London when the band's van was targeted by thieves.
A musician said he was "absolutely devastated" by the theft of a beloved guitar given to him by his grandfather.
Tom A Smith, from Sunderland, was travelling to London with his band for a radio interview and gig on Friday evening when their van was broken into at London Gateway service station. All their equipment was taken, along with laptops and medication belonging to one of the band members.The 20-year-old singer said the guitar had been given to him by his grandfather about seven years ago.A Fender Musicmaster bass and another acoustic guitar were among the items stolen
Mr Smith said the thieves were "obviously professionals" as the band had not realised the van had been broken into until they arrived at their destination.The singer said they had reported the theft to police, who were "helpful", but he was not hopeful of seeing his kit again. "I could cry," he said. "I'm devastated. If anyone sees anything like it for sale online, please get in touch."Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running clubCyber attack costing six-figure sum, council says
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