Dr Feelgood reveal Facebook list of stolen items

Phil Mitchell, the bassist for the popular 1970s band Dr Feelgood

Rock band Dr Feelgood have revealed an extensive list of £20,000 of equipment stolen from their tour van.

The theft took place outside bassist Phil Mitchell's home in Hockley, Essex between Monday night and Tuesday morning.

He said his bass guitar bought when he was just 17 had been taken.

Mitchell, 71, said: "It leaves you feeling a bit violated when it happens at your home."

An investigation has been launched by Essex Police and a spokesperson said: "The van contained a number of musical instruments and other equipment with a total reported cost of about £20,000.

The band said publishing the list of stolen gear might help people spot items if they are put up for sale.

"Including the van and associated work carried out on it, the total loss to the victim is about £70,000".

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Among the items stolen was a Fender Telecaster guitar, made in Japan, and a Fender Precision Bass 1970 with the serial number 295309.

Amplifiers, drum equipment and other kit has all been listed by the band on Facebook .

Mitchell said they posted the list on social media after fans suggested to look out for any of the items surfacing online.

He said: "We live in hope" but added, "I don't expect to see it again. I think it is probably long gone."

The popular group, formed in 1971, have had to rent a new van and equipment ahead of their Germany tour next week.

The Mercedes Sprinter van had been used by the band for getting to gigs for the past decade.

"We had invested a lot of money into it and it had been kitted out for touring with comfortable seats and electricity inside - it even has a fridge in it," Mitchell added.