Former Saliva singer Josey Scott has confirmed that his stolen gear has been recovered and a suspect is in custody, following the theft of his tour trailer containing nearly all of the band’s performance equipment. The update was shared on Instagram.
Scott provided details about the recovery and expressed gratitude to those who helped during the ordeal.
“UPDATE: The stolen trailer has been recovered and all gear is back—100% intact. A suspect is in custody thanks to the Tulsa Police Department,” Scott said.
The singer also acknowledged the support he received from the rock community during this difficult time.
“Huge thank you to Shinedown, Eric Bass, Brian ‘Head’ Welch, Korn, Kevin Martin, Candlebox, Deryck Whibley, Sum 41, and everyone in the rock community who showed up in a big way—plus Rock Feed for helping amplify the story,” he continued. “And to the fans—your support, messages, and energy meant everything. Back on the road. See you soon.”
The theft and subsequent recovery marks another chapter in Scott’s musical journey since departing from his original band.
Blabbermouth reported that Scott left Saliva at the end of 2011 after 15 years with the group to pursue a solo Christian music career. The band quickly replaced the vocalist, marking the end of an era for the nu-metal group that achieved significant commercial success in the early 2000s.
The trailer theft occurred earlier this week in Tulsa, prompting Scott to reach out to the music community for support. Tulsa World noted that Scott launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign for his current band Hallow following the theft of their equipment.
The incident highlighted the vulnerability that touring musicians face when their equipment is stolen, often leaving them unable to perform scheduled shows. Scott’s case demonstrates how the rock community rallies together during such crises. Established artists use their platforms to amplify awareness and help fellow musicians in need.
The successful recovery of all equipment intact represents a rare positive outcome in cases of stolen musical gear, which often disappears permanently into underground markets. The suspect is now in custody and his equipment has been returned. Scott can resume his touring schedule without the financial burden of replacing expensive performance gear.
