During his journey to Quetzaltenangoon Saturday, May 24, one of the panels that moved the musical instruments It was subject to theft while making a stop at a gas station of San Lucas Sacatepéquez. The losses are qualified by the band as invaluablebecause they affect some 15 families that depend on these concerts.
The complaint, which began through social networks, was formalized before the Public Ministry Sunday May 25, as confirmed Antonio Colom “Tone”, Group bassist, to a free press. The case was sent to the District Prosecutor of Sacatepéquezunder the typification of aggravated theft.
Colom said the panel stopped in a gas station of San Lucas Sacatepéquezwhere the pilots descended to have breakfast. The suspicion is that during that time it was Forced the back sheet of the vehicle and stolen the team. Not having direct visibility between the cabin of the pilots and the Loading Zonethe robbery was not immediately warned.
“The panel where our instruments travel stopped in a gas station in San Lucas Sacatepéquez. We were not going together yet, because we were going to gather on the Route Just for that sector. The pilots got off breakfast And that was where The situation happened”He said Colom.
It was until Chimaltenango Libramientowhen the group is gathered And one of the drivers noticed that the lock had been violentwho noticed theft.
“When we are on the fly, they They had not realized what happened. Upon reaching Chimaltenango Libramientothe truck parked next to the bus where we were traveling. It was then that one of the pilots noticed that the sheet had been violated. There we opened and realized what had happened, ”he explained.
After the incident, the group published on its social networks A stolen team list and asked his followers to be attentive before possible attempts to sale.
“If you see someone try Sell instruments similar to those on the list, or if they listen to something, please Contact us. We want recover them and continue Making music”, Details the video up to the page of Instagram of the group.
Despite the accident, Headwind decided to continue with his commitment in Chirijquiac, Cantel, Quetzaltenango. Thanks to the support of other bands, which lent their instruments, the concert could be held.
“In Xela They lent us guitars and bass, And we did the show. There we were attended by an officer, they made a statement to the pilots and we continue with the process. I put the complaint today and, from now on, the authorities You will see how to proceed”, Said Colom.
Regarding the cost of the instruments, the musician explained that They have not valued lossesbut stressed that, beyond the monetary, the significant is the value of the equipment, since the damage affects not only the members as musicians, but also the approximately 15 families They depend on Headwind.
“These teams are expensiveThey have been investment for years. Little by little we were putting together and doing it again will be difficult”, Added Colom. He stressed that the impact goes Beyond the materialbecause it affects families that depend on group activity.
To facilitate the recovery of the instruments, the band asked the Guatemalans to inform about any Suspicious sale attempt. In a previous robbery, this strategy allowed to recover part of the stolen team.
Stolen instruments
- Three Squate Stratocaster guitars
Model guitar Squire Stratocaster Black color manufactured by the Squier company with a unique brand in the union of the body and the mango. (Photo: Free press / wind against)
- A under Fender Jazz Bass Precision
- Black Pelican suitcase with Shure, Apple and wind sticks against
- Four XIVive cases with wireless packs for in-in
- Two wired packs for in-in
- Three Shure SM58a Beta microphones and bass ropes
- Suitcase with more than 50 XLR cables
Model guitar Squire Stratocaster Metallic gray color manufactured by the company Squier With unique brand in the bond and mango union, (photo: free press / wind against)
- Road Case with Behringer X32 and Stagebox S16 with Wi-Fi Router
- Road Case with Stagebox Behringer S32 and UPS Voltage Regulator
- Roland battery suitcase and roland TM-6 pro processor
- Case with Sabian battery plates
- Piccolo Mapex box
- Two 15 -inch JBL floor monitors
Model guitar Squire Stratocaster Red color with black hardware manufactured by the company Squier With unique brand in the bond and mango union, (photo: free press / wind against)