"At least two people stole more than 1,000 items from a storage facility containing artifacts belonging to the Oakland Museum of California earlier this month, authorities said Wednesday. Police and the FBI were investigating the heist, which happened just before 3:30 a.m. Oct. 15. The facility where the items were stored is in the Fruitvale District. The items taken included Native American baskets, jewelry and other unspecified artifacts."
"Authorities said the value of the theft was in excess of $100,000. The theft that occurred represents a brazen act that robs the public of our state's cultural heritage, Oakland Museum of California Executive Director and CEO Lori Fogarty said in a statement. Most of these objects have been given to the Museum by generous donors. Fogarty said museum officials are working with the FBI and police detectives to see that those objects are returned."
At least two people stole more than 1,000 items from an off-site storage facility holding artifacts from the Oakland Museum of California on Oct. 15. The theft occurred just before 3:30 a.m. in the Fruitvale District. Stolen items included Native American baskets, jewelry and other unspecified historic artifacts. Authorities value the theft in excess of $100,000. Museum officials are working with the FBI and Oakland police to recover the objects. Muwekma Ohlone Tribe leaders said they have not been informed whether any stolen artifacts originated from the Ohlone or another California tribe. Police urged the public to report tips.
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