Peter Buck's guitar stolen in Finland.
The signature guitar of REM band member Peter Buck has been stolen and the band are offering a reward for its return.
Buck's six-string Rickenbacker was taken from the stage after the group performed a gig in Helsinki on Tuesday (September 9th).
The guitarist has used the instrument since the band released their debut EP Chronic Town in 1982 and it is said to be precious to him.
Anyone who can aid the recovery of the axe will be in line to be compensated for their help.
"It is our sincere hope that whoever is responsible for the loss, or whoever has information which can help recover the guitar, will come forward to receive a generous reward, no questions asked," the band said.
Meanwhile, frontman Michael Stipe recently criticised outgoing US president George W Bush.
Speaking in an interview with BBC 6 Music the singer said the politician's visit to Martin Luther King 's grave was insulting and inspired him to write a song about the Republican.
