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Friday, October 26, 2012

Police Announce Recovery of Rare Hand Carved Eagles

Portland, Maine - Two antique hand- carved wooden eagle sculptures stolen from the Custom House Building were recovered today.  The eagles were found in the Ocean Gateway Parking Garage located at 167 Fore Street.  The garage is just a few blocks from the Custom House where the theft occurred.  The eagles appear undamaged and may have been in the garage for several days.

Police received several tips from the public following media coverage of the theft.  The speedy recovery of these valuable antique sculptures is credited to media coverage and assistance from the public.

Detectives continue to investigate the theft and ask anyone with information contact the Portland Police Department at 207-874-8533.  

To provide information anonymously, community members may contact them by text, internet, or phone.

Mobile phone users can text the keyword “GOTCHA” plus their message to 274637 (CRIMES).
Submit tips by going to the Portland Police Department website:
            www.portland-police.com and clicking "Submit an Anonymous Crime Tip.”

Anonymous phone tips can be left on the Department’s Crime Tip line:
207-874-8584.

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