Days before the now infamous robbery at the Louvre in Paris, thieves conducted a similar heist more than 5,000 miles away in California – making off with more than 1,000 items.
Police in Oakland have launched an investigation into the theft, which occurred earlier this month, during which a range of valuables were stolen including metalwork jewelry, Native American baskets and everyday items such as athletic trophies that tell the story of the Golden State, which remain missing.
