We previously posted about the instruments stolen from the home of Gena Britt – Tew. Gena just wrote in with the great news that the instruments have been recovered and returned. Here’s her email.

My instruments were recovered! Yeah!! I got them back yesterday,and am very thankful. Thought I’d send this news in, so you can share with all those that were keeping up with it. Was great to see you at IBMA. I appreciate all you & John are doing. Love the Blog!

Best,
Gena

Gena Britt Tew just contacted me with an alert that her husband and herself were robbed yesterday while at work. The thieves got three instruments along with a few household items.

They got the XBox, about 20 games, a Watch, tried to get the computer, but must’ve got spooked in the middle of that. But, what makes my heart hurt the most is that 3 of our instruments were stolen. They got a newer model Michael Kelly acoustic bass with a gig bag, my husband’s Phil Leadbetter model dobro and case, and my (gasp) 1964 Gibson RB-250 Banjo. I still don’t know what to say. I have had this banjo for 21 years (since I was 12). Some distinguishing markings on the banjo is that it has a brand new head on it that was just put on, and the old “D” tuners were removed and the holes were filled in a long time ago. Please keep your eyes and ears open.

If you have any information about these instruments please contact Gena immediately.