Dec 06, 2019

UPDATED: Sheriff's Office seeks tips about stolen Native American items

Posted Dec 06, 2019 4:40 PM

UPDATE INCLUDES PHOTOS AT BOTTOM


On May 16, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a residential burglary in the 2000 block of South Woodward Road, which is located a couple miles east of Salina. 


The burglary was believed to have occurred sometime between May 1-16. 


Within the last week, the Sheriff’s Office has learned of some rather unique items that were stolen during the burglary. Some of those items include the following.


A hand-carved Malaysian mask


A moose jaw dream catcher


An eight-piece sterling silver flatware set in a wooden box


A beaver fur shield with a feather


A framed Bert Seabourn etching and print


A “dance stick” made from a hawk’s leg with talon. 


Some of these items are believed to be very unique Native American pieces. (See photos below.)


Total loss is estimated to be nearly $15,000.


If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit this crime, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637, or visit www.pd.salina.org and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.


The moose jaw dream catcher.

Photos courtesy Saline County

Sheriff's Office


The Malaysian mask


The beaver fur shield


The hawk leg dance stick