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Saanich police still searching for stolen Indigenous art and items valued at $60K
Police say some stolen items have been recovered, but several Indigenous artifacts valued at up to $60,000 are still missing.
- Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers renewed their appeal on Sunday for information about Indigenous art and personal items valued at up to $60,000 stolen from a Saanich home in 2024.
- Thieves entered an unlocked home in the Gordon Head area of Saanich during April 2024, taking personal belongings and Indigenous art in what police classified as a break-and-enter.
- Outstanding items include an Inuit carving estimated to be over 60 years old and several pieces by First Nations artist Calvin Moreberg, though some stolen property has since been recovered.
- Saanich Police Sgt stated that any art collector would be "devastated" by such a loss, asking the public to call 250-475-4321 and reference file #24-5779 with tips.
- Investigators recommended residents monitor Facebook Marketplace and galleries for the stolen artifacts, as the search for remaining items continues with anonymous tips available at 1-800-222-8477.
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Saanich police still searching for stolen Indigenous art and items valued at $60K
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers has issued another appeal for information about Indigenous art and other personal items that were stolen two years ago with an estimated value of up to $60,000.
·Victoria, Canada
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