The Music Slut — Peter Buck's Rickenbacker 360 is gone. The band's official spokesperson declares: *This instrument means a great deal to Peter and to R.E.M. It is our sincere hope that whoever is responsible for the loss, or whoever has information which can help re... more info

XFM.co.uk — REM are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a Rickenbacker guitar stolen at the band's show in Helsinki. more info

Rolling Stone — • AC/DC Announce “Black Ice” Tour Dates Top stories from the last three days: • On The Charts: Young Jeezy, NKOTB • New Guitar Hero Adds Wings, Rise Against • New Kanye West Album in December • Signature R.E.M Guitar Stolen in Helsinki ... more info

Guardian Music — The rock'n'roll cat burglars strike again. This time, Peter Buck's guitar has gone walkies. Send for Interpol! (the police that is, not the band) more info

E! Online — It's not the end of the world as we know it, but it could be the end of an era. R.E.M. announced today that someone made off with founding member Peter Buck's signature... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Denholm/Getty R.E.M. has been hit with the stolen equipment epidemic, as Peter Buck’s signature guitar was taken from the stage following a gig in Helsinki, Finland. The band is asking for information about the whereabouts and offering a rew... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - "Generous reward" is promised for safe return of Buck's axe more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Aaron VanimereUh oh. Head to R.E.M.'s website right now and you'll find an urgent S.O.S. which pretty much says it all:Sadly, Peter [Buck]'s signature Rickenbacker guitar was stolen from the stage immediately following tonight's [September 9... more info

Gigwise — It Was Taken In Finland... more info

AngryApe — The band offer a reward for the return of Pete Buck's guitar more info