Break-in at Oakland Museum of California Storage Facility
A recent break-in at the Oakland Museum of California's (OCMA) off-site storage facility resulted in the theft of over 1,000 objects.
The incident occurred on October 15 at 3:30am, and museum workers discovered the robbery the following day.
- Modernist jewellery
- Native American baskets
- Daguerreotypes
- Historical scrimshaw
- Contemporary everyday objects, such as political pins, trophies, and souvenirs
Museum leaders and investigators believe the stolen objects may soon appear at local pawn shops and second-hand stores.
A pair of walrus tusks etched with scrimshaw (circa 1840s) by an unidentified artist was among the stolen items.
Author's summary: Over 1,000 objects stolen from OCMA storage facility.
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