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Keep your eye out for stolen art

Osoyoos RCMP advise they are seeking the public’s help in locating several pieces of stolen art.

Osoyoos RCMP advise they are seeking the public’s help in locating several pieces of stolen art.

“On Nov. 11, 2021, several pieces of art were stolen during a residential break and enter to an artist’s residence in Osoyoos,” reports Sgt. Jason Bayda, spokesperson for the Osoyoos RCMP, “This included original paintings and painted silk ties. This original artwork is of great sentimental value to the artist.”

Bayda also noted it is not unusual for stolen art to travel a great distance to be sold, across country or Internationally.

The stolen art can be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/murphyties

If you have any information about this theft or that can lead to the recovery of this artwork, please contact Osoyoos RCMP at 250-495-7236, Barriere RCMP at 250-672-9918, your local RCMP Detachment, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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