加州奥克兰博物馆关于近期外设仓储设施失窃事件的声明 

(Oakland, CA, 10月 31, 2025) — The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) has received an outpouring of concern and support following news of a theft that occurred at the Museum’s off-site storage facility on 10月 15, 2025. We are deeply grateful for our community’s solidarity as we work to address this serious loss. 

On the early morning of 星期三, 10月 15, a suspect or suspects broke into OMCA’s off-site storage facility and stole more than 1,000 items from the Museum’s collection, the majority consisting of historic memorabilia. Since discovering the theft, OMCA has been working closely with the Oakland Police Department (OPD) and the FBI Art Crime Team. With their approval, the Museum is now able to share additional information about the incident.

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 artworks or artifacts. Instead, it appears they gained access and took items that were most easily available.

While every object in OMCA’s collection plays an important role in preserving the story of California and its people, the majority of stolen items consist of historic memorabilia such as political pins, award ribbons, and souvenir tokens. Additional stolen artifacts of particular sensitivity include six Native American baskets, several 19th-century scrimshaw objects, and a number of daguerreotypes and modernist metalwork jewelry pieces. 

OMCA has received particular concern from the community regarding the stolen Native American baskets. The Museum works in close collaboration with Indigenous communities and Tribes from across California and is in direct communication with the culturally affiliated Tribe connected to these stolen items. The Tribe has requested that their name not be made public and that OMCA not publicly release further details about the baskets. 

“This is a loss not only for OMCA, but for the broader community,” said Lori Fogarty, Executive Director and CEO, Oakland Museum of California. “The Museum takes its responsibility to steward California’s history and cultural legacy with the utmost seriousness and remains committed to recovering the stolen items and ensuring their continued care for future generations.”

The release of this information has been coordinated with law enforcement to ensure public assistance can be most effective. The investigation remains active, and OMCA continues to cooperate fully with OPD and the FBI.

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Oakland Police Department Burglary Section at (510) 238-3951, or the FBI Art Crime Team at Tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI.

联系方式：

Alexxa Gotthardt | agotthardt@museumca.org | 330-472-3775

Autumn King | aking@museumca.org | 510-213-3659

关于加州奥克兰博物馆

加州奥克兰博物馆（OMCA）成立于1969年，作为一座“人民的博物馆”，致力于讲述加州艺术、历史和自然环境的多元故事。通过包容性的展览、公共项目和教育计划，OMCA为有意义的对话创造了空间，并致力于构建更加公平、富有同理心且紧密相连的社区。 OMCA拥有超过200万件艺术、历史及自然科学藏品，这些珍贵资源帮助人们深入理解加利福尼亚充满活力的文化遗产——所有这些都汇聚在其11万平方英尺的展厅空间和占地七英亩的园区内。作为湾区领先的文化机构，OMCA致力于营造一种氛围，让来自本地区、全州乃至世界各地的访客都能感受到被重视，并有能力共同塑造加利福尼亚文化景观的未来。

访客信息

奥克兰加州博物馆（OMCA）位于奥克兰市第 10 街橡树街 1000 号。博物馆普通门票 19 美元；老年人 16 美元；12 至 17 岁青少年、学生和教育工作者凭有效证件 12 美元；会员和 12 岁及以下儿童免费。大礼堂内的特别展览除普通票价外还收取 6 美元。OMCA 提供现场地下停车场，距离梅里特湖 BART 站仅一个街区，位于第 10 街和橡树街的拐角处，交通十分便利。 博物馆Oak Street 1000 号正门设有无障碍坡道。

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