TRAVERSE CITY -- Police are searching for a man they say stole a guitar from a Traverse City restaurant.

It happened at the House of Doggs restaurant on South Union Street around 1:41 a.m. March 5.

The surveillance video shows the customer prying the guitar off the wall.  Police say the same man took the guitar while he was leaving the restaurant.

The Traverse City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.  If you recognize him you are asked to call 231-995-5152 or the Silent Observer Tip Line at 231-941-TIPS (8477).

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