Longtime musician Jim Chapman spends his days bringing songs to crowds of Londoners at events, long-term care homes and the weekly concert series he hosts at the Unity Centre.

But when about $2,200 worth of music gear was stolen from his truck after a gig earlier this month, it put a wrench in his plans.

"It was upsetting to say the least. I can't work without that gear," he said. "It was very disappointing."

The biggest problem wasn't the cost, he said. It was replacing all his gear in a hurry, from microphones to pedals and a channel mixer, so he wouldn't have to cancel any gigs. But buying brand new equipment fast would cost thousands of dollars, and finding it used would take even more time, if he could find the items at all.

"I was really worried I wouldn't be able to find it,"

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