Static-X and Dope gear stolen during COVID-19 lockdown

Posted by on April 27, 2020

 

While the entire globe is fighting against an invisible virus with COVID-19, Static-X and Dope have added a robbery amid the ongoing chaos. Nearly $200k worth of touring gear was stolen from the warehouse space Static-X and Dope share. Both groups have filed a police report with the LAPD as their equipment remains missing. It was advised that both bands should make the robbery public to raise awareness on small business owners and other acts during this time. These are, unfortunately, scary times that go beyond the virus itself as we should look out for each other and stay safe.

 

Read the bands’ full statement below:

“With most of us in lock down, and those who aren’t locked down, wearing masks in public, apparently it’s a great time to be a thief”, says Static-X drummer Ken Jay.

The band has released a statement on the robbery:

“We want to encourage our community to keep a close eye on your property and on your facilities during this unprecedented time… We also ask for our fans to keep an eye out for the stolen items and maybe we can help the police find these people.”

The band has publicized a list of stolen equipment, complete with many of the serial numbers. The list includes: Multiple LED video panels, 2 drum kits, 40+ cymbals, various high end audio/video gear, microphones, racks, branded backdrops, etc.

They have also set up a tip center where you can share any info that may help in the investigation.

“This is a tough one to swallow, ” says Edsel Dope. “Our bands are small businesses that have developed and refined our touring systems over years. The amount of time and effort that has gone into building out the tech and AV production alone is hard to quantify. It’s a lot of money. We own all of our own gear and have built our touring business through years of continuous investment back into ourselves.

“In the end, we recognize that there are far worse things happening around the world. We want to send out positive vibes to everyone in this crazy time. Stay safe, protect yourself from ALL the threats, and take care of each other.

We will learn from this experience and take the necessary steps to rebuild during this down time, while allowing ourselves to be a cautionary tale for others.

Stay safe and see you soon!” – Static-X & Dope

 

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