OAKLAND, Calif. - In the days since thieves stole over 1,000 items from the Oakland Museum of California, the museum’s leadership has issued a statement on the crime.

The theft occurred early the morning of Oct. 15. It’s currently unclear how many people were involved in the crime, which took place at an off-site facility the museum maintains.

What was taken

"Based on current findings, investigators believe this was a crime of opportunity, not a targeted theft. There is no indication that the perpetrators specifically identified the facility as museum storage or sought particular works or artifacts," the release states. "Instead, it appears they gained access and took items that were most easily available."

The initial reports on the theft stated that the perpetrators took Native Ame

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