Friday, October 9, 2009

Why Steal; Art?

The National considers what motivates thieves to steal art.

Factors:

  • It's valuable;
  • It's portable;
  • Sentences are lighter than for drugs, gun running, or money laundering;
  • Stolen art can be ransomed;
  • Art can be used as a bargaining chip in exchange for cash or drugs.

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