A painting of George Washington dating back to the 1800s was stolen from a storage facility in Englewood, Colorado, last month, police said Tuesday.
Police believe the painting was stolen late at night on January 10th, but the theft was not immediately discovered.
“We don’t see a lot of historical artifacts and historic art being stolen from this city,” Crystal Esman of the Inglewood Police Department told Fox 31 Denver.
Police say the portrait has been in the family’s possession for 50 years and was created in the early 1800s. Measures approximately 24″ x 30″ and comes in a gold frame.
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Police are searching for a 200-year-old portrait of George Washington that was stolen from storage last month. (Inglewood Police Department)
Police said its value is private and difficult to estimate due to its historical importance.
“It’s a family heirloom and they just want it back,” Esman said.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working with local law enforcement to track down the painting and is asking for the public’s help in locating the stolen portrait of George Washington.
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Anyone with information about the missing portrait is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can also remain anonymous and win up to $2,000 in tips leading to the safe return of the portrait.
