Simple Home Burglary Reaps $10 Million

photo: protectamerica.com

(NBC Los Angelas) Investigators asked for the public’s help on Wednesday to solve an alleged Santa Monica burglary estimated to involve $10 million in art, vehicles and jewelry.

The alleged victim returned home from a trip on Sept. 14 to find that their home had been burglarized, according to Santa Monica police.

"We're looking for the public's help," said Sgt. Richard Lewis of the Santa Monica Police Department. "If they know anything about the crime, anybody trying to fence art, investigators are working any leads they can get while they work the leads they currently have."

Investigators say the alleged crime occurred in the 500 block of 12th Street sometime between 3 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 8 p.m. on Sept. 14.

The following items are suspected stolen, and add up to more than $10 million:

• several "high-end paintings";
• two wooden box art pieces;
• a red 2010 Porsche Carrera 4S, which was parked in the garage;
• several expensive watches;
• wine;
• a "small amount" of cash.

Read full story