“The Sheriff’s Office has attempted to paint us in a false light due to their own corruption and incompetence,” Amadio said in the statement. “This information to an unbiased eye should cast serious doubt on the Sheriff’s Office and should explain why they failed to … properly investigate. We think the Sheriff’s Office reeks of corruption and incompetence.”
If this is some kind of publicity stunt, they are doing it all wrong..
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said today that the Sept. 25 heist appears to be something else: a scam by one or both of the alleged victims, an aspiring lawyer who once sold puppies and a retired Harvard Medical School professor.
“This whole thing stinks,” said sheriff’s Cmdr. Mike Richards, after explaining at a news conference here that the men were the case’s only suspects. “We’re trying to determine what type of criminal enterprise they may be involved in.”
(SF Chronicle)
“Art Theft” Is A Scam Says MCSO
This story gets nuttier every day. The online public is not buying it one bit. Perhaps the SO feels the same. It’s a fun read.
The men who say they lost tens of millions of dollars worth of fine art in a Pebble Beach home burglary sought Friday to patch a rift with the county Sheriff’s Office.
Meanwhile, a Sheriff’s Office spokesman said the investigation into the large-scale art heist could lead to unrelated criminal charges.
You Gotta Be Kidding. How many trees will die for this turkey?
Dan Cort, the former mayor of Pacific Grove, author and expert in urban renewal, will give a presentation on his new book, “Downtown Turnaround: Lessons for a New Urban Landscape,”
Dan will address the urgent need to revitalize forsaken downtown areas and build green communities. In the face of critical economic and environmental challenges, Dan will offer practical solutions that combine sustainability, prosperity and citizen participation.
Runaway Mayor’s Book – How To Mess Up A Town Without Really Trying?
Check that picture in Cedar Street Times – SOMEBODY please send these guys for some grooming.
It took three rounds of nominations and votes to appoint Cuneo, and when the council appeared (on the fourth vote) unable to garner the four votes necessary to fill the vacancy left, they swore Cuneo in and added his vote. He promptly nominated two additional candidates — Dan Miller and Richard Ahart, both of whom ran unsuccessfully in the November, 2008 election with Cuneo — but when it came down to the vote, Cuneo went for Robert Huitt
Four apartment units were severely damaged, three cars were destroyed and 20 to 30 people have been displaced. The American Red Cross is helping the residents and a temporary shelter has been set up at Hilltop Community Center in Monterey.
The origin of the fire is considered “suspicious” and it is under investigation by the Monterey Police and the Monterey Fire Departments.
Related to the tattoo shop fire or the roof fire at Latitudes?
Story copy from KION website has nothing to do with anything local – but do check the video block – a news reporter is interviewing spectators that went down to the shore to see the waves.
Officials in the San Francisco Bay Area are reporting a quiet night after a tsunami advisory was issued Tuesday for the coastal areas of California and Oregon.
In nearby Pacifica, police closed Pacific Pier earlier that usual, though the waves late Tuesday were reported to be no bigger than those generated during a winter storm.
Prostitution at the Massage Studio at 234 Foam Street, surprised?
9/1/09 A victim reports a vandalism in the 600 block of Newton.
9/2/09 MPD documented graffiti at 601 Wave.
9/2/09 MPD towed a vehicle for expired registration from 776 Newton.
9/2/09 MPD documented graffiti at the north bore tunnel entrance.
9/2/09 SEO, HWANG was arrested for prostitution at 243 Foam.
9/2/09 A victim reports the theft of items at Custom House Plaza.
9/2/09 A victim reports the theft of items from his vehicle in the 800 block of Hawthorne.
9/3/09 A victim reports the theft of items from her vehicle in the 500 block of Dickman.
9/3/09 A victim reports the theft of food in the 600 block of Cannery Row.
9/3/09 GLASSEL, MICHAEL was arrested for an outstanding warrant at the Rec Trail and Custom House Plaza
9/5/09 A victim reports a vandalism to his vehicle in the 400 block of Cannery Row.
9/6/09 A victim reports the theft of items from the Rec trail area and Wharf 1.
9/7/09 MARTINEZ, CARLOS JESSE was arrested for public intoxication at the Rec Trail and Wharf 1.
9/7/09 RETAMOZA, ANTHONY was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance; ROSA, JONATHAN was also arrested for possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of a controlled substance at the Rec Trail and Cannery Row.
9/8/09 MPD documented graffiti at Hilltop Park.
9/8/09 A victim reports a theft at 400 Cannery Row.
9/8/09 A victim reports the theft of items in the 800 block of Cannery Row.
9/9/09 Hit and run in the 700 block of Hawthorne.
9/9/09 A victim reports a burglary to her vehicle at Foam and Reeside.
9/10/09 A victim reports a vandalism in the 200 block of Cannery Row.
9/12/09 MPD towed a vehicle in the 700 block of Belden for blocking a driveway.
9/12/09 MPD is investigating a possible burglary to a storage room in the carport at 500 Belden.
9/13/09 HENDERSON, KRISTOPHER was arrested for public intoxication at 711 Cannery Row.
9/13/09 HOUSE, SCOTT was arrested for public intoxication at 485 Lighthouse.
9/13/09 Bland, James and Taylor, Mike were arrested for fighting in public in the 800 block of Lighthouse.
9/14/09 ADAMS, PHILLIP was arrested for public intoxication in the 700 block of Cannery Row.
9/14/09 Brooks, Susan was arrested for public intoxication at 900 Lighthouse.
9/15/09 California State License Board was aided in the arrest and identification of MARTINEZ, ZOILO FERNANDO.
9/15/09 Ford, Gloria was arrested for DUI at Lighthouse and Irving.
9/17/09 A victim reports the theft of items in the 600 block of Wave.
9/16/09 MUNOZ, Francisco was arrested for public intoxication outside of CHOMP.
9/17/09 A victim reports a vandalism to his vehicle in the 500 block of Lighthouse.
9/18/09 A victim reports a burglary to her residence in the 800 block of Lyndon.
9/21/09 LEDFORD, CARL was arrested for an outstanding warrant at Hawthorne and David.
9/22/09 MPD documented graffiti at Prescott and Taylor.
9/22/09 A victim reports the theft of items in the 700 block of Cannery Row.
9/23/09 WEIGEL, ROBERT was arrested for public intoxication at Foam and Hoffman.
9/24/09 An injury collision involving a pedestrian at Lighthouse and Drake.
9/25/09 CLARK, DANE MATTHEW was arrested for public intoxication at 685 Cannery Row.
9/26/09 FOULKES, WILLIAM and MALLOWAY, JOSHUA were arrested for public intoxication at Pacific and Scott.
9/26/09 WILSON, Gregory was arrested for public intoxication at Cannery Row and Prescott.
9/26/09 DAVI, JAKE and LAMB,JESSE were arrested for resisting arrest at Drake and Lighthouse.
9/26/09 A victim reports the theft of items in the 1200 block of Hoffman.
9/27/09 AALGAARD, BARBARA was arrested for DUI at Lighthouse and Prescott.
9/29/09 PHILLIPS, JEREMY was cited for an outstanding warrant in the 600 block of Cypress.
9/30/09 MPD and MFD investigating a fire at 2000 David.
9/30/09 A victim reports a vandalism in the 800 block of Hawthorne.
9/30/09 MPD towed a vehicle from the 200 block of Foam for having expired registration.
What sounds odd about this story? Someone that would have so many items of that value just sitting on the floor or that they blame the house’s owner for not having adequate security?
The stolen pieces include one by Jackson Pollock, three by G.H. Rothe, one by Matisse, four by Miro, two by Rembrandt, a Renoir and a van Gogh.
While it’s unclear exactly how much the art pieces are worth, Marohn said, the Pollock’s estimated value ranges from $20 million to $60 million. The other art pieces are collectively estimated at $7 million.
The discovery of the theft was made Friday, Marohn said, and a bedroom window was broken. “The owner of the property has been put on notice several times about security issues at the house,” he said.
Millions Worth Of Art Stolen From Rented House In Pebble Beach
Great idea to draw people to town – the only In & Out on the peninsula. Would never get approved by the bistro faction in charge of the town though.
