Share to facebookShare to instagramShare to pinterestShare to linkedin
featured-image

Centuries-Old Buddha Statue Stolen From An Art Gallery In Los Angeles

In a shocking event, a Buddha statue worth $1.5 million was stolen from an art gallery in Los Angeles last week. The Los Angeles Police Department(LAPD) reported that the statue weighed 250 pounds, approximately 114kg, was stolen from the Barakat Gallery at around 3:45 am on 18th September. 

The heist has left the authorities of the art gallery surprised, and the thief has been caught on camera where he allegedly breaking through the driveway gate and used a dolly to transport the statue to the truck. 

The entire robbery took 25 minutes, and the authorities were surprised to discover that the thief managed to lift the heavy statue despite its weight. The statue was an extraordinary relic of Buddha adorned with a halo at 4 feet height and belongs to Japan’s Edo Period(1603-1867). 

Fayez Barakat, the owner of the gallery, stated that the statue was their prized possession, kept in the gallery to be admired by everyone. He also believes that the robbery was pre-planned because the sculpture was set in the outer space gallery. 

Currently, the police are investigating the case and looking for additional evidence besides the footage. 

Suggested Read: Nomadic Hijabi Rider Travels 9000 Kms On Her Bike

Suggested Read: Drunk Tourist Breaks Historic Statue Worth $17600 

Suggested Read: India Suspends Visa Services For Canada Amidst Tension

Suggested Read: Stranded Luxury Cruise Has Now Been Rescued

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive exclusive offers, latest news and updates.

You have already subscribed our newsletter!
Thanks for Subscribing our newsletter!

Looking for a hassle free trip?

Connect with our experts! Get the best Itineraries and Offers!

About Us

We at WanderOn are a modern travel community that provides end to end travel packages in India and abroad. We design the best travel itineraries that encourage group traveling for like-minded people. Our services include road trips, trekking expeditions, corporate trips, and customized tour packages. On our trips, we ensure hassle-free traveling, top-notch accommodation and guided sightseeing that too in a budget that won't burn a hole in your pocket. Just give us your dates and be ready to experience traveling like never before.

divider
divider
divider

WANDERON EXPERIENCES PVT LTD

3rd Floor, Building No-436, Phase IV, Udyog Vihar, Sector-18, Gurugram, Haryana-122001

© WANDERON EXPERIENCES PVT LTD, All rights reserved.

bak
Request a Call Back
Request a Call Back

Where do you want to go next?

Make your move, fill out your details now!
icon
icon
icon
msg
Thank you! Your form has been submitted successfully. We'll be in touch soon.
Your details have been submitted. Our Expert will get in touch with you soon.