Police investigate theft of 18th century violin in Chicago
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These undated photos provided July 8, 2009 by the Chicago Police Department show the front and back of an 18th century violin worth approximately $200,000 that was taken during the burglary of a home early Tuesday morning, July 7, 2009, on Chicago's North Side. On a label are the words "Januarius Gagliano, Naple, 1763." Gennaro Gagliano, who was also known as Januarius, was a famed Italian violin maker. Also taken was an Emile Ouchard bow. (AP Photo/Chicago Police Department)
CHICAGO -- Chicago police say an 18th century violin worth approximately $200,000 was taken during the burglary of a home on the city's North Side.
Police say the burglary occurred sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. Tuesday by someone who apparently found a key in a planter in the yard and unlocked the door. Police say the residents were home and asleep at the time.
On a label on the violin are the words "Januarius Gagliano, Naple, 1763." Gennaro Gagliano, who was also known as Januarius, was a famed Italian violin maker.
Also taken was an Emile Ouchard bow. One expert, Graydon Barnum of the Brobst Violin Shop in Alexandria, Va., says the bow could be worth $15,000.
Posted in Weird-news on Thursday, July 9, 2009 11:45 am Updated: 6:25 am.
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