The burglary took place in the early hours of 15 October at an off-site storage facility, Oakland Police said in a statement on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Police in California are investigating the theft of more than 1,000 artefacts from the Oakland Museum of California, including metalwork jewellery, Native American baskets, and memorabilia such as campaign pins and athletic trophies that reflect the state’s rich history.

The burglary took place in the early hours of 15 October at an off-site storage facility, Oakland Police said in a statement on Wednesday. Lori Fogarty, the museum’s director, announced the investigation publicly on Thursday in the hope that the missing items might surface at flea markets, antique shops or pawn stores.

“They’re not just a loss to the museum,” Fogarty said.

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