Daniel J SaitWhat follows is an official statement from distributor Henley Audio released to the press this morning and intended as a warning to the trade concerning criminals targeting the AV and Hi-Fi Trades.
I’m writing to you today with rather frustrating news. On a shipment we received into our warehouse on Tuesday, 68 turntables had been stolen while the goods were in transit, in what looks like a coordinated robbery.
Unfortunately, some level of theft is common in our industry, however, the sheer quantity of product stolen in one time on this occasion has meant we need to make others aware of the situation. The models affected are amongst our best sellers, so we have a duty of care to ensure our customers are aware when they may actually be purchasing stolen goods.
We always encourage customers to only purchase from authorised resellers – and generally that message works. However, it is likely now some illegitimate sources will begin to appear at a time when stock supply is generally short as part of the ongoing effects of the pandemic.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and all the best as we enter the festive season.
Henley has asked EI to publish the full list of the models stolen and full serial numbers.
Pro-Ject Juke Box S2 (Walnut):
18S056834
18S056987
18S056854
18S072154
18S072144
18S056979
18S056836
18S056837
18S056838
18S056848
18S056851
18S056858
18S056873
18S056876
18S056892
18S056904
18S056907
18S056908
18S072115
18S072120
18S072151
18S072153
18S072157
18S072159
18S072161
18S072162
18S072166
18S072167
18S072171
18S072270
18S072288
18S072305
18S072318
18S072328
18S072392
18S072398
18S072424
18S072442
Pro-Ject Juke Box E (Piano Black):
20S085441
20S085445
20S085484
20S085485
20S085491
20S085492
20S085493
20S085494
20S085495
20S085499
20S085501
20S085502
20S085504
20S085505
20S085506
20S085508
20S085509
20S085510
20S085514
20S085519
20S085521
20S085522
20S085524
20S085525
20S085526
20S085517
20S085500
20S085516
Pro-Ject Primary E (Black):
20S092863
20S092880
All goods in the list above will have no warranty support from Henley Audio or Pro-Ject Audio Systems, and customers who purchase these items are encouraged to report their seller to the necessary authorities. The crime reference number from Kent Police is 240113.