Thieves robbing gov't buildings of pricey artwork

"Records kept by the Canada Council for the Arts show thieves have made off with pricey works of art on display in federal offices, airports and universities.

A list obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act shows more than $80,000 worth of art has disappeared over the years.

Not all of it was stolen.

One piece was sold at auction after someone at Montreal's Mirabel Airport mistakenly put it in the lost-and-found."  [Read Full Article]

Pubslished by:  CTV News
On:  09/24/11
Website:  http://m.ctv.ca

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