Cultured crook breaks window of Staten Island home, steals $500K painting: cops

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Crook Steals $500,000 Painting by Renowned Artist in Staten Island Heist

Authorities are on the lookout for a burglar who broke into a home in Staten Island and made off with a valuable painting worth half a million dollars. The incident occurred on Tottenville Place near Wards Point Avenue on May 15, when the unidentified thief smashed a window to gain entry into the residence.

The stolen painting, titled “City Gleaners,” is a work by the world-renowned artist T.F. Chen. Chen, known not only for his art but also for his contributions as an art historian, writer, and philosopher, has established the T. F. Chen Cultural Center in NYC and has showcased his work in over 100 solo exhibitions globally.

The thief ripped off a $500,000 painting, titled “City Gleaners” by T.F. Chen, from a home in Tottenville, Staten Island, authorities said. NYPD

The owner of the painting, a 68-year-old woman, was not present at the time of the robbery. The police are urging anyone with information about the crime to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online through the CrimeStoppers website.

This brazen heist has left the community shocked and concerned about the security of their homes. The stolen artwork holds significant value not just monetarily but also artistically, and its disappearance has left a void in the heart of the art world.