[Ramius]

This has all the earmarks of the classic white elephant kind of theft, whether its an artwork, famous jewels or a super-expensive and rare musical instrument, like this Lipinski violin.

The other possibility is that the theft was contracted by someone who simply wants to have it. They'd have to keep it secret of course, for a very long time. This would be a wealthy individual, perhaps someone who has tried to buy it in the past only to find it not for sale.

[supremedoctrine]

I only just now read the WHOLE article,from JS online, and think you’re right.I didn’t know a stun gun was used,or any of those other details.Yes, it looks like someone just Wanted it. I expect a sting operation will be assembled soon.