Valuable art stolen during break-in

These two pieces of art were stolen during a break-in in Restoule.
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Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a break-in during which a valuable art collection was stolen.

Details are included in the following news release issued by the OPP Monday:
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VALUABLE ‘INUIT’ ARTWORK STOLEN COMMANDA LAKE BREAK-IN
Police Continue Their Investigation

(Powassan , Ontario)
Powassan OPP continue their investigation to a cottage break-in at 647 Commanda Lake Road, Pringle Township, Restoule, Ontario.

OPP Powassan were dispatched to the break-in on Thursday April 1, and now believe that this occurred sometime between mid-October 2003 and late December 2003. Culprits broke into the seasonal residence and stole a collection of Inuit artwork.

The collection included two valuable pieces: One displayed as an “Inuit with Harpoon and Leather Tether” soapstone carving, worth $7,500 and a ”Walrus Tusk”, worth $2,000.

The estimated value of the artwork stolen is over $10,000.
Police are continuing their investigation.

Police are asking for your assistance.
If you have seen these art pieces or any similar Inuit artwork and/or can provide any information regarding this break-in, please contact Constable Daryl Leigh at the Powassan OPP at (705) 495-3878 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.