Police hunt for Teddy Roosevelt walrus tusk thief
(AP) – 3 days ago
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — Authorities are hunting for the person who stole a 15-inch walrus tusk from Theodore Roosevelt's home on Long Island.
The superintendent of the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Thomas Ross, says the tusk was one of a pair displayed on a fireplace mantel. It was discovered missing Feb. 22 from a second-floor guest room in the Oyster Bay, N.Y., home. The room is usually sealed off by a rope when visitors take guided tours.
Old Brookville, N.Y., police and the National Park Service are investigating. The FBI has added the tusk to its national stolen art list.
Several years ago, a man stole Roosevelt's revolver from the house. He pleaded guilty, and the weapon was returned.
Details also here
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Meanwhile, you good citizens can pull your weight by keeping an eye out for anyone who speaks softly and carries a big tusk. Teddy's is 15 inches long with a circumference of 5.5 inches. Look for a rough outer surface that has been polished and a tip that has been carved and sharpened. A reward of $1,000 is being offered to anyone with information leading to the tusk's return. If you have information on the whereabouts of the tusk, contact NPS special agent Jeffrey Pascale at 215-597-9978.
(AP) – 3 days ago
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — Authorities are hunting for the person who stole a 15-inch walrus tusk from Theodore Roosevelt's home on Long Island.
The superintendent of the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Thomas Ross, says the tusk was one of a pair displayed on a fireplace mantel. It was discovered missing Feb. 22 from a second-floor guest room in the Oyster Bay, N.Y., home. The room is usually sealed off by a rope when visitors take guided tours.
Old Brookville, N.Y., police and the National Park Service are investigating. The FBI has added the tusk to its national stolen art list.
Several years ago, a man stole Roosevelt's revolver from the house. He pleaded guilty, and the weapon was returned.
Details also here
http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/museums/who_stole_teddy_roosevelts_walrus_tusk_154797.asp
Meanwhile, you good citizens can pull your weight by keeping an eye out for anyone who speaks softly and carries a big tusk. Teddy's is 15 inches long with a circumference of 5.5 inches. Look for a rough outer surface that has been polished and a tip that has been carved and sharpened. A reward of $1,000 is being offered to anyone with information leading to the tusk's return. If you have information on the whereabouts of the tusk, contact NPS special agent Jeffrey Pascale at 215-597-9978.
