DUBLIN — A thief, or several thieves, allegedly stole 30 stringed-instruments from Dublin Elementary School over the summer break and now the local community is fundraising to buy new ones.

Whoever stole 25 Yamaha JR1 wood grain acoustic guitars and five Kala Brand Music Co. ukuleles from the school got away undetected, according to Dublin Police. School officials discovered the missing equipment during an inventory check on Aug. 8. The total loss is $2,750, police said.

“At this time, there are no leads as to who may have been responsible for the theft,” Dublin Police spokesman Miguel Campos said.

In the wake of the burglary, which reportedly leaves the school’s fifth grade class guitar-less, Dublin resident Jason Altomare launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $5,000 to replace the stolen instruments. The Yamaha guitars are priced at about $180 each on the company’s website, while the ukuleles, which are part of the Petaluma-based company’s Makala line, start at about $60. By Wednesday morning, the campaign raised $3,795.

The burglar or burglars entered the music room through a door that was left unlocked due to ongoing construction and renovations, according to Dublin Schools spokesman Chip Dehnert.

“I don’t have a specific date, and we do not know anything about the person or persons who committed the crime,” he added.

The school’s principal called the pilfering a “disappointing and inconvenient setback,” but assured the community “it is only a bump in the road” for the young musicians. Meanwhile, the school’s music teacher, TJ Jones-Heintz, will arrange for students to continue learning about music through other instruments.

“We are grateful for the generosity and support of our community, who have stepped forward to help us replace the stolen items,” Principal Laura McGovern said in a statement. “This response reflects the Dublin spirit and helps to ensure our students never miss a beat.”