Three unique art pieces were stolen during an overnight theft from an art gallery in Coombs.
Sgt. Shane Worth, media relations officers for the Oceanside RCMP, said sometime overnight on March 4, unknown suspects broke into the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery located at 2340 Alberni Hwy.
The stolen art pieces included a metal, limited-edition killer whale, a raven mask and a custom burl turning artwork.
In addition to working to identify the suspects, police are also working to recover the stolen property, said Worth
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the stolen items is asked to call the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or anonymously online.
— NEWS Staff, submitted
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