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October 20, 2009
Stolen Statue
HELLO TO ALL MY FELLOW BROWNSTONERS. THIS STATUE WAS STOLEN FROM MY HOUSE IN CROWN HEIGHTS NORTH. THE STATUE WAS A GIFT TO OUR FAMILY. THE DETECTIVES THINKS ITS ONE OF MY NEIGHBORS.
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wasnt there a similar post or picture a few weeks ago?
Posted by: jack slade at October 20, 2009 12:01 PM
Yeah, needed a list of antique shops.
Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 20, 2009 12:05 PM
Both sides of Atlantic Ave from Smith to 3rd
Posted by: longtimelistenerr at October 20, 2009 1:08 PM
Why do the detectives think it was one of your neighbors? If it was, do you think those neighbors might still have it? Would it be worth posting pictures in your neighborhood? You should consider some of the salvage and rubbish places, too, on the chance that it was stolen for scrap. The iron guys in the Lowe's parking lot on 9th St. & 2nd Ave. are great guys. If there's a chance it was stolen to be sold as scrap, they might be able to suggest places to contact. Might be worthwhile for you to bring a photo print to the Brooklyn Flea or similar and ask some of the dealers for their suggestions about who to contact and where to look. There are several antique stores along Coney Island Ave., and many individual (not grouped) shops throughout Brooklyn. In addition to Google, look in the Yellow Pages (you can find in a library, if not one at home).
Posted by: vinca at October 20, 2009 5:01 PM
People definately do not steal this type of thing for scrap. Right now it is sitting in some dude's living room with a bra on and a doob hanging from its mouth.
Posted by: newsouthsloper at October 20, 2009 5:04 PM
Vinca, just so you know. A statue like this or this statue rather wouldnt be used as scrap metal. This is an antique piece. Thanks for the lead to the stores though.
Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 20, 2009 5:57 PM
Flawless: I understand your item's intended use and value, and also understand that people who steal such things don't normally abide by the same standards as the original owner (whether using for scrap, using to decorate a mancave, or finding ANY intermediary who'll turn it into quick cash). If your statue/suit of armor has documented provenance and extraordinary value, I suggest you send photos to the major auction houses. I wish you much luck recovering your family's heirloom.
Posted by: vinca at October 20, 2009 9:14 PM
Halloween?
Posted by: IMBY at October 21, 2009 10:41 AM
Antiques and the Arts has a stolen items listing. No doubt you can get the word out to a large number of dealers on this site.
Posted by: diors at October 21, 2009 11:07 AM
Also, Halloween is coming up - you might check out trick-or-treaters.
Posted by: mimi at October 21, 2009 12:09 PM
Thanks to all who took the time to share any info, it was greatly appreciated. Thank you
Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 21, 2009 12:35 PM
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