Ep 2. A Sour Note

A Sour Note is the second episode of the second season of It Takes A Thief. In this episode, hosts and former thieves, Jon Douglas Rainey and Matt Johnston, team up with Melissa, a professional musician, to steal her prized $30,000 cello. The catch is that they only have one day to pull off the heist.

The episode begins with Melissa meeting Jon and Matt at a rehearsal space in New York City. They explain the challenge to her and she agrees to participate. The trio then sets off to gather information on the cello’s whereabouts, which leads them to a music shop where they pose as potential buyers. They learn that the cello is owned by a wealthy collector and is currently being loaned out to a talented young musician who is performing at Carnegie Hall that evening.

Jon and Matt then proceed to case the music hall, seeking out potential weaknesses in security. They enlist the help of a locksmith to make a copy of the backstage keys and scout out possible escape routes. Finally, they come up with a plan to steal the cello in the middle of the performance.

As the evening approaches, Melissa takes center stage, performing in the orchestra with the borrowed cello. Meanwhile, Jon and Matt carefully make their way backstage, quietly unlocking the door to the storage room where the cello is being kept. They manage to steal the instrument without being detected, quickly making their escape through the crowded hall.

After successfully stealing the cello, the team meets up with Melissa at a nearby park for a celebratory champagne toast. She is ecstatic to have her cello back in her possession, and Jon and Matt are pleased with another successful heist under their belts.

Overall, A Sour Note is an exciting episode of It Takes A Thief that demonstrates the hosts’ impressive skills and creativity. The high stakes and tight timeline add to the tension, making for an engaging and entertaining heist. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as Jon and Matt pull off the daring theft, eager to see what they will be able to accomplish in future episodes.