tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34874116.post5751870221331517347..comments2024-03-02T14:50:39.949+00:00Comments on Stolen Vermeer: Stolen Art Watch, Boston Masterpiece Stolen, Thrown in Garbage Just a Ruse to try and Smoke out the Thief !!Art Hostage http://www.blogger.com/profile/04025483327345956228noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34874116.post-84249774545751067292008-08-29T18:10:00.000+01:002008-08-29T18:10:00.000+01:00Art Hostage says:If the Leger was really thrown ou...Art Hostage says:<BR/><BR/>If the Leger was really thrown out then I am sure it would not have been destroyed, but would have been rescued from the garbage and is currently housed in that persons custody.<BR/><BR/>That person should have realised what they have because of all the publicity and they are not sure what to do next.<BR/><BR/>Well, if they are truly innocent and want to collect the reward they should step up to the plate and reveal themselves with the painting. Their story will be double checked and if proved to be correct then I see no reason why the reward should not be paid. <BR/><BR/>However, if they feel $100,000 is not enough and want more they must be very careful as this could be constrood as blackmail and an extortion attempt.<BR/><BR/>The longer they hold onto the Leger painting, especially with all the publicity, the harder it will be to collect the reward, as this will look like they were holding out for more money.<BR/><BR/>Of course this could all be accademic as the Leger was stolen in the first place and the thief or handler is wondering how to get their grubby hands on the reward money.<BR/><BR/>Either way, the story of how they came into possesion of the Leger will be scrutinised closely and background checks will be made.<BR/><BR/>So, if this was a theft and those involved want a pay day they must make sure they nominate a person to hand back the Leger who can stand up to the close scrutiny and pass that with flying colours, before being in a position to claim the reward money.<BR/><BR/>Anything less will result in arrest and no reward will be paid.<BR/><BR/>The man thing here is to get the Leger back and in this case the door has been left open for a legitimate reward claim, as long as the person can stand the scrutiny.<BR/><BR/>For all advice on returning stolen art consult Art Hostage, for everything else, use Mastercard !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34874116.post-14567339067631424482008-08-29T03:22:00.000+01:002008-08-29T03:22:00.000+01:00I was working at the Davis Museum during the summe...I was working at the Davis Museum during the summer of the renovation, and was contacted by campus police during their investigation. I can tell you that consensus among museum staff was that the artwork was accidentally thrown out, not stolen (by an employee or outsider). I obviously do not know more than the officers assigned to the case and don't assume to know what actually happened to the Leger, but I think this case may be more cut and dry than you suspect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com