PORTAGE | A disc jockey who left some of his equipment unattended briefly before a performance at Woodland Park's Oakwood Grand Hall returned to find someone stole 5,000 compact discs and scattered hundreds more on the floor, Portage police said.
The theft occurred between 9:10 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
The DJ, Portage resident Tim Bono, told police he set up some of his equipment in advance of a performance, then left it unattended for about 20 minutes while he went to gather more equipment from his home.
Bono told police he returned to find someone scattered hundreds of compact discs on the floor when the handle of the carrying case that secured them broke. Bono also discovered he was missing five carrying cases containing 5,000 compact discs worth $8,000.
Bono also discovered his microphone was damaged when it was knocked to the floor.
Portage police said the theft remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the Portage police detective bureau at (219) 762-3122, text information anonymously to 847411 or call the WeTip hot line at (800) 78-CRIME. Callers to WeTip remain anonymous and can collect a cash reward.
