Police are trying to trace two prized guitars reported stolen from an address in Lake, Isle of Wight after a suspected burglary.

It’s alleged the musical instruments were taken from inside a house on Sandown Road sometime between 7.30pm on Saturday, October 17 and the following morning, Sunday, October 18.

The owner of the guitars, Mr Denzil McNeelance, aged 50, of Sandown Road, Lake, Isle of Wight, said: 

“I’ve had both guitars for over 30 years since I was a teenager. It was a massive, horrible feeling when I found they had gone. I’m contacting fellow musicians to ask if they have noticed someone trying to sell these guitars. I would ask anyone who may know something to tell the police. These guitars mean so much to me.”

Detectives are appealing for information from anyone who may have suspicions about second hand sales of guitars, which match these descriptions.  

The guitars are described as:

A black and white Fender Telecaster lead guitar

A light brown EKO six string jumbo acoustic guitar

Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have noticed people behaving suspiciously near the junction of Newport Road and Sandown Road in Lake on the evening of Saturday, October 17,

 People with information are asked to contact Isle of Wight CID at Newport Police Station by phoning 101 or e-mailing iow.cid@hampshire.pnn.police.ukInformation can be given anonymously by phoning the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45.