As a former tuba/sousaphone player, I’m shocked and dismayed.
In a “Police Squad” episode, detective Frank Drebin while looking for clues plays “Holiday for Tubas” on his eight-track car player.
(Imagine the worst ever rendition of “Holiday for Strings”)
They’re relating the tuba thefts to Mexicans. I always thought it was Cuban bands which relished the big brass boom.