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Saanich Police Searching For Stolen First Nations Art Pieces

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:39 AM

By Jay Herrington

The Saanich Police Department is searching for stolen First Nations art pieces valued at over $60,000. (PHOTO Saanich Police)

Saanich Police are investigating the theft of a large collection of First Nations Art.

It was taken from a home in Gordon Head on April 2nd.

The collection includes several pieces by First Nations artist Calvin Moreberg as well as Inuit carvings that are estimated to be over 60 years old.

The collection is valued at $60 thousand.

If you have any information, you’re asked to call Saanich Police at 250-475-4321 or email majorcrime@saanichpolice.ca.

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