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0:00Darren Yates, owner of Votsbox Music and Stockbridge, got hit with a rough start to record store-day when a thief snatched his spare amp and bag of, cables right off the pavement. This went down around 6.28am on April 18th, 2026, as he waited for a taxi outside his house. He had just stepped inside for a quick goodbye to his wife, gone barely a minute, and the bulky gear vanished. Yates jumped in his car to search, but had to rush to the shop, where they transformed nearby St. Vincent's Chapel into a pop-up spot packed with, eight indie bands. Despite the theft feeling like a punch to the gut, the event turned out amazing with tons of record sales, old friends reuniting, and a strong community vibe. The stolen stuff told her about 200 pounds, including a sentimental bag from his mom, but the spare amp saved the day. Yates grabbed CCTV footage from a neighbor's camera and put out a social media call for tips, while reporting it to Edinburgh Police. Officers confirmed they're looking into the theft from the narrowest drive area, though

1:02he's still waiting on any real updates. In the end, it was a heartwarming celebration that bounced back strong, but a reminder to keep eyes on your gear, even at dawn, humanities got its low. Moments? Yet the music kept playing. Answer update from Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI.