By Max Fontaine * hard-news beat reporter

Local Cover Band, Bass Lake’s most enduring local cover band, announced its van was stolen a few short days ago.

According to Bass Lake Police Authority, almost none of the band’s equipment or valued possessions were present inside the interior of the vehicle at theft-time. Notable exceptions: the entire drum kit; and longtime sound guy, Guy Soundguy, who recently had fallen asleep near the wheel.

The van is described as “really old, but reliable,” and was light-blue when the band purchased it (used) in 2001. The gas tank was half-full prior to vanishment, according to the lead singer.

An all-points bulletin has been distributed.

Beacon reporter Max Fontaine contributed to his own report.