ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (DDN): One of the two suspects involved in the theft of an expensive art work from a gallery in St. Petersburg is still at large some months after the robbery occurred.
The event took place on November 11 at approximately 2:22 p.m., when two males entered the Duncan McClellan Gallery, which is located on Emerson Avenue South to view the exhibition.
The St. Petersburg Police Department asserts that the two individuals worked together to carry out the theft without any interference.
The attention of a sales associate was diverted away from the display area by one of the suspects, who successfully distracted them.
While this was going on, the other suspect took advantage of the situation to steal a costly cast glass sculpture that was suspended from a display shelf. “Torso XI,” a piece of artwork that was stolen, was created by the well-known glass sculptor Latchezar Boyadjiev.
The approximate value of the stolen artwork is close to $21,000. Before leaving the gallery with his accomplice, the burglar first hid the sculpture by concealing it under his clothing.
The crime was found by gallery personnel after the suspects had already left the building. As a result, the employees were astonished and frightened by the loss of such a major piece of art. An inquiry into the crime was initiated when the authorities were notified of the incident.
Willie Wilson, 45 years old, was taken into custody by the police on January 7, marking a significant step forward in the investigation. Willie Wilson was identified as the subject under investigation.
William Wilson was charged with grand theft as a principal, and the amount that was stolen ranged from twenty thousand dollars to one hundred thousand dollars.
The search for his suspected accomplice in crime continues, despite the fact that this progress has been made, as the police continue their efforts to identify and locate the second suspect engaged in the heist.
The last time anyone saw the last suspect, they were dressed in clothing consisting of a baseball cap, baggy blue pants, an oversized blue T-shirt, and sneakers.
In addition, according to the description that was offered by the authorities, he was carrying a shoulder bag that was dark in color and had a long strap that was wrapped around his neck.
In order to aid in the resolution of the case, investigators are requesting that anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect come forward right now.
Individuals who possess information that may be pertinent are urged to get in touch with the St. Petersburg Police Department at the following number: 727-893-7780.
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Alternatively, tips can be sent in completely anonymously by texting the SPPD number along with the information to the TIP411 number. In the hopes that the public will aid in bringing the second suspect to justice and recovering the stolen artwork, the authorities are looking to the public for assistance.
This ongoing case sheds light on the difficulties and obstacles that galleries and law enforcement agencies encounter when it comes to preventing theft of significant cultural goods.
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