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Video shows masked thieves raiding art museum artifacts in bold overnight heist: officials
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The Oakland Police Department and the FBI are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects caught on camera in a museum heist in which over 1,000 historical items were stolen.
The incident occurred at an off-site storage facility maintained by the Oakland Museum of California at around 3 a.m. on Oct. 15, according to officials.
In a statement released by the museum, officials said a preliminary investigation revealed that the heist was likely “a crime of opportunity, not a targeted theft.”
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Authorities are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an overnight museum heist in Oakland on Oct. 15, 2025. (Oakland Museum of California)
“There is no indication that the perpetrators specifically identified the facility as museum storage or sought particular artworks or artifacts,” the statement said. “Instead, it appears they gained access and took items that were most easily available.”
In an Oct. 31 update, museum officials revealed that some of the items stolen consisted of historic memorabilia, including political pins, souvenir tokens and award ribbons – along with several Native American items.
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One of the suspects has been described by authorities as having a thin build, wearing a plaid long-sleeve shirt, black hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes, according to KTVU. (Oakland Museum of California)
“Additional stolen artifacts of particular sensitivity include six Native American baskets, several 19th-century scrimshaw objects, and a number of daguerreotypes and modernist metalwork jewelry pieces,” the statement said.
Surveillance video shows two masked men entering through an interior hallway of the storage facility before exiting into an outdoor area enclosed by a metal fence.
One of the suspects has been described by authorities as having a thin build, wearing a plaid long-sleeve shirt, black hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes, according to KTVU. The second suspect reportedly has a heavy build, and was wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue pants, black gloves and white shoes.
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The suspects allegedly stole more than 1,000 historical artifacts from the museum, in what officials are calling a “crime of opportunity.” (Oakland Museum of California)
Across the country, 19-year-old Joshua Vavrin was arrested in New York City after he allegedly hurled water at two priceless paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, according to the New York Post.
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Vavrin allegedly damaged the 16th century canvas piece, “Madonna and Child with Saints” and the 19th-century oil-on-canvas painting, “Princesse de Broglie,” the outlet reported. He also allegedly ripped two tapestries off the wall, causing over $4,000 in damages.
The FBI, Oakland Museum of California, Metropolitan Museum of Art and NYPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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MISSOULA, Mont. — The last drawing for a guided bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation is coming up Jan. 5, and hunters can still purchase chances for $10 each. There’s no limit on how many chances an individual can buy.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says the lottery is part of its ongoing partnership with the Blackfeet Tribe to support shared fish and wildlife management and expand hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities across the state.
The drawing is open to all hunters — tribal members and nonmembers, Montana residents and nonresidents. Those selected will be guided by Blackfeet Fish and Game buffalo program staff and can choose the animal they want to harvest. Successful hunters will have a three-week window to complete the hunt, starting the day after the draw, and may keep the bison’s head, hide and meat.
Entries can be submitted at fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply, or purchased through a license provider or any FWP office. For more information, contact the Blackfeet Fish and Game office at 406-338-7207 or the FWP tribal liaison at 406-750-3574.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Law enforcement agencies are teaming up to make the roads safer in Southern Nevada.
Multiple departments on Monday announced the formation of a new Southern Nevada Traffic Task Force.
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division, North Las Vegas Police Department, Henderson Police Department, Clark County School District Police Department and the Boulder City Police Department are all involved.
The Gophers and Lobos don’t face off in this year’s Rate Bowl until December 26, but early betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook view Minnesota as a 3.5-point betting favorite for this year’s showdown.
The Gophers open as early (-3.5) point betting favorites in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico.
The Lobos had two road games against B1G opponents this season, a 34-17 loss at Michigan and a 35-10 win at UCLA.
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— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) December 8, 2025
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Jason Eck
The Lobos are led by first-year head coach Jason Eck, who’s one of the fastest-rising names in the profession. The former Wisconsin offensive lineman in the 1990s has plenty of Midwest ties. He coached at Minnesota Division-II programs Winona State in 2007-08 and Minnesota State in 2013-14. His first head coach job came in 2022 at Idaho, and he built the Vandals into a 10-win program by 2024. He delivered New Mexico its first nine-win campaign since 2016 in his first season with the program.
New Mexico players to know
There are always going to be opt-outs in the modern edition of bowl games, but these two teams could wind up having some of the fewest in the country. The Lobos are littered with former Idaho transfers, mainly quarterback Jack Layne, who has completed 65.9% of his passes for 2,398 yards, 17 total touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.
Their top offensive playmakers are Weber State transfer running back Damon Bankston, who has 952 yards from scrimmage, along with Kansas State transfer wide receiver Keagan Johnson, who leads the team with 57 catches for 730 yards and three touchdowns. The head coach’s son, Jaxton Eck, leads the team with 126 total tackles.
More Big Ten road wins than Minnesota
The Lobos opened the season with a hard-fought 34-17 loss at No. 14 Michigan to open the season. They proceeded to have one of their best regular seasons in program history, which was highlighted by a 35-10 blowout win at UCLA. They were surprisingly left out of the Mountain West conference title game, despite finishing in a four-way tie for first place.
According to ESPN writer Bill Connely’s latest SP+ ranking, New Mexico is No. 65 in the country, which is higher than Minnesota at No. 71. The Lobos are one spot below Northwestern, and ahead of other notable Gophers’ regular-season opponents, such as Rutgers, California, Michigan State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Buffalo and Northwestern State. Don’t let the Lobos’ conference affiliation fool you; they will provide Minnesota with a real test.
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