Buck's guitar stolen from stage

R.E.M. have offered a "generous" reward for the return of one of Peter Buck's most treasured guitars after it was stolen at a concert in Finland.

The band say Buck's cherished Rickenbacker was taken from the stage following their show in Helsinki last Tuesday night.

Buck has owned the instrument for years and has regularly used it at concerts and in recording studios since 1982.

In a statement, the band said: "Needless to say, this instrument means a great deal to Peter and to R.E.M. It is our sincere hope that whoever is responsible for the loss, or whoever has information which can help recover the guitar, will come forward to receive a generous reward, no questions asked."