Facing The Gallows: The Road to Recovery (theft)

They Stole the Gear, But They Can’t Silence the Scene

On Saturday, April 11th, in Randpark Ridge, Facing The Gallows was targeted in a calculated theft out of a motor vehicle. We have spent the last few days working around the clock with Honeydew SAPS (Ref: CAS 325/4/2026), community watch groups, private security, and neighbors to find any leads we can.

While we have secured video footage of the suspects' vehicle, the reality from law enforcement is a bitter pill to swallow. We have been told these guys are pros and the odds of recovery are low. They didn't just take equipment. They took a career.

The Heart of the Loss

The total value of the items stolen sits at approximately R200,000. This figure does not even begin to cover the extensive damage done to the vehicle during the attempted theft.

The weight of this loss sits heaviest on our drummer, Aiden. For Aiden, these drums are not just for Facing The Gallows. He relies on this gear to perform in three other bands and, most importantly, to teach his students. This...