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| Report: Investigators Close to Cracking Case of Dali Stolen From Prison |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 03/17/2003 |
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Investigators are close to determining the identity of the thief who stole a Salvador Dali sketch from a locked display case at the Rikers Island correctional facility. Investigators are concentrating on a deputy assistant warden who is thought to have financial troubles, The New York Times reported in March 8 editions, citing an unnamed person who was briefed on the investigation. On March 1, an officer who was stationed in the anteroom was told to take a break and left the lobby for 45 minutes. The next day, correction officers noticed that the small charcoal and watercolor sketch of Jesus was missing. It was removed from a locked display case in the lobby of the men's jail and replaced with a copy. The theft is being investigated by the city Department of Investigation, the police department and the Bronx district attorney's office. Outside organizations, such as the Art Loss Register, which maintains a database of stolen artwork, is also assisting police in the investigation. The original Dali sketch was drawn in 1965, and was valued at more than $175,000 in 1985 but now is believed to be worth much more. Dali drew the untitled sketch as a favor to Correction chief Anna Moscowitz Kross 38 years ago. It was displayed in the jail's dining room for 16 years before being moved to the lobby, where only officers and visitors are allowed. |
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