Overview
- The break-in occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 15 at an off-site facility, where thieves took more than 1,000 small, portable objects.
- Stolen pieces include Native American baskets from a single, unnamed tribe, Modernist jewelry by Florence Resnikoff, daguerreotypes, scrimshaw tusks, and laptops.
- The Oakland Police Department is co-leading the case with the FBI Art Crime Team, a specialized unit of about 20 agents; no arrests or recoveries have been announced.
- Museum staff are completing an inventory, coordinating with the City of Oakland, insurers, and tribal partners, and report the public disclosure was delayed at investigators’ request.
- Security at the storage site has been reinforced after staff discovered the burglary on Oct. 16; officials urge reports of possible sightings at pawn shops, swap meets, antique stores, or online.