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| Police Redeem Stolen Founding Member Green Beret And Guitars To Widow | |
| 2011-08-05 | |
| BOYNTON BEACH "Daddy's Home." Well, at least his stolen Takamine acoustic guitar is back home, courtesy of Boynton Beach police. It belonged to Joseph Belloise, who died a year ago at the age of 67, but it holds cherished memories for his widow, Francesca. The treasured guitar was among several items taken from her home and car during break-ins about eight months ago, she said. "I never thought I was going to see it again," Belloise said. Detective Ace Brown and Sgt. Paul Sheridan were touched by the case. Brown tracked down the Takamine at Pawn World in Lake Worth, but the shop wanted $250 to part with the guitar. Sheridan took up a collection to buy back the stolen instrument. Police officers and civilian employees pooled the $250 and the guitar was purchased and returned to a surprised Belloise on Thursday. "I just felt overwhelmed with their generosity and their kindness and thoughtfulness," she said. "I didn't expect it." Police also traced a stolen Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, an amplifier, some jewelry, silver coins, a Tag Heuer watch and a green beret to Pawn Unlimited in Lake Worth. All those items were given back to Belloise, she said. Under Florida law, pawn shop owners can demand payment from crime victims to reclaim their stolen goods. Victims do have recourse by going to court.
Keith Dennis is serving a three-year sentence in the South Florida Reception Center in Doral, police said. | |
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