(KRON) – A museum’s historical artifacts were among more than 1,000 items stolen during an October heist in Oakland. FBI agents and Oakland Police Department investigators are trying to identify the thieves and track down the stolen artifacts, which include carved ivory tusks, Native American jewelry and historical photographs.
Police said the theft occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 15 at an off-site storage facility at the Oakland, California, museum. The thieves broke into the facility and stole hundreds of items from the museum’s collection, according to OPD.
“This theft represents a brazen act that deprives the public of our state’s cultural heritage,” said Lori Fogarty, the museum’s CEO. “Most of these items have been given to the museum by generous donors.”
OPD on Wednesday released photos of the missing stolen artifacts and asked for the public’s help.
Anyone with information is urged to call OPD’s Burglary Division at 510-238-3951. You can also contact FBI Art Crimes Team Online, or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.