Crime & Safety
Seal Beach Police Search For Antique Sculpture Thief
The sculpture is a miniature version of Antonio Canova's statue "The Three Graces," which depicts of the three Charities, daughters of Zeus.
SEAL BEACH, CA — The Seal Beach Police Department is on the lookout for a woman who may have stolen a sculpture from an antique shop worth $800.
According to police, the sculpture was stolen on Saturday from Alamitos Antiques on Main Street. The sculpture is a miniature version of Antonia Canova's "The Three Graces," and depicts the mythological three Charities, daughters of Zeus.
"Someone may want to let our suspect know that she's featured on this page and after I post this, she'll be featured on our Instagram page," SBPD said in a Facebook post."I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to be featured on this page like this..."
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The police department said they hope sharing the incident on their social media channels will help reach more people who can help identify the woman.
Anyone who recognizes the woman was urged to contact Detective Jacob Otto at 562-799-4100 ext. 1109.
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"Remember folks. Don't Steal in Seal," SBPD said.
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