sad, but chances are now that it is obvious the thieving bastard can't reallisticaly sell it on 'as is' to an unsuspecting legit buyer *,

[hint * investigate Canada/US equivalent to "Musicground"]

he'll strip it for sellable parts..

and if he's a thick ignorant cretin with no idea of the guitar's history or true value,
the wood will end up on a bonfire or in a skip.