More than 1,000 artifacts plundered from a California museum in brazen heist

In a daring heist, more than 1,000 artifacts were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California, marking a significant robbery that threatens cultural heritage.

• The burglary occurred at a storage facility for the Oakland Museum of California, where over 1,000 artifacts, including valuable jewellery, were taken by the thieves.
• The Oakland Police Department is investigating the robbery, which is considered one of the largest art heists in California history, with a focus on the stolen artifact (archaeology) collection.
• Among the stolen items are artifacts significant to Native Americans in the United States, raising concerns about the preservation of cultural heritage in Oakland, California.