I get the distinct impression that the country music community is just that - a community. Ready with resources and person-power to pitch in and help someone in need. That is the situation with a musician named Benjamin Tod whose truck was stolen in Nashville, Tennessee, per Whiskey Riff. Understandably, he was very upset and wanted his black Ram truck back asap.
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He went to Instagram to make his urgent plea for help. Tod wrote, "My truck was stolen from East Nashville last night. If seen take a photo and tag me. Nashville police are about useless but tell them too I guess. Hopefully, they find who did this before I do. If you're in the Nashville area, please share this." Then that was followed by this. "$3000 REWARD FOR HELP RECOVERING"
Sounds like he doesn't have a whole lot of faith in law enforcement. Still, Tod's entreaty for assistance is hard to ignore. And when he sweetened the pot with a reward, well, that is hard to resist too.
People Felt So Bad For Benjamin Tod Because Of His Predicament
Many people sympathized with Tod. They posted compassionate comments to indicate they are rooting for him.
"We'll help spread the word"
"Oh man, I hope they find em before you do too! Sorry to hear this brother"
"damn man i hope you can find it"
"I started air tagging my rigs cuz of this"
"Sending good vibes that it'll get found. Sorry this happened"
"Hopping trains
Doing shows for sandwiches
Having your truck stolen.
Yep. You have now lived a perfect country and western song."
"Oh lord. Damn hope ya find it. They took the wrong fellas truck."
There Are Often Troubling Ramifications When A Vehicle Gets Swiped
As the outlet observes, when your car or truck gets taken, you can lose any valuables or money in it as well. It may get damaged or wrecked. Furthermore, if the vehicle is driven to a different state, then getting it back can become even more tricky. Those are just a few worst-case scenarios. We won't dwell on them!
Good News!
Tod's truck was found! Hooray! He added this note to his original post. "?—?UPDATE: RECOVERED ?—?" Doesn't say how it was pinpointed, or where it was found. Also nothing about whether the thieves were apprehended or if the truck was in good shape. But I and many others are sure glad that this tale ended well.
