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According to Bowery Boogie, Ludlow Guitars was robbed early yesterday morning. They report: "Thieves allegedly snipped the locks at 172 Ludlow, lifted the security gates, then broke the window to gain entry through the front door. The crooks reportedly made off with an unknown quantity of guitars and gear." [Bowery Boogie]