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Image courtesy of Gibson Guitar Corp. Used by permission.

Wanted: 10-foot guitar statue stolen in Orlando

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
Image courtesy of Gibson Guitar Corp. Used by permission.
Image courtesy of Gibson Guitar Corp. Used by permission.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Gibson Guitar is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of a 10-foot guitar sculpture missing in Orlando.

The company said Friday the sculpture was supposed to be part of a charity auction. Gibson had said that no charges would be pressed if the sculpture were returned by midnight on Saturday to either the restaurant from which it was stolen or to a Gibson showroom.

The company says the sculpture, which is still missing, would have brought thousands of dollars at auction, with the proceeds going to a local charity.

The time limit for immunity has now come and gone, and the Gibson company has stated it will press charges.

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