Five pieces of the Loft’s art collection were stolen on Friday, Nov. 5, days before they were scheduled to the shipped back to the curator of the collection. 

According to Loft Curator Elizabeth Bradshaw, the pieces were taken from the University Events Office on the fourth floor of Price Center East.

“On Friday, the artwork was packaged up in boxes, ready to be shipped back to the curator,” Bradshaw said.

“It then came to light — while preparing for an event on Sunday — that a few pieces were missing.” 

The pieces were valued at around $200-$600 each, and were in a 12-inch-by-12-inch frames. The framed sign describing the pieces was also missing. 

The Loft is currently working with nearby departments and organization, such as A.S. Council, to determine information about the missing artwork. 

“We are looking for the safe return of the pieces,” Bradshaw said. “That is the primary concern.”

She requested that if anyone with information about the details of the artwork should inform University Centers, or to return the artwork to the A.S. reception area of the fourth floor of Price Center. 
“No questions will be asked,” Bradshaw said. “We just ask for the safe return of these pieces.”