FBI seeking your assistance in recovery of national treasures
The treasures were stolen 43 years ago.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the recovery of national treasures that were stolen 43 years ago from the Truman Presidential Library located at 500 W US Hwy 24 in Independence, MO.
From an FBI release:
“On March 24, 1978, around 6:30 a.m. a car pulled up near the south gate of the library. Two suspects, believed
to be aware of the library’s security procedures, broke into the library and smashed a display case in the lobby.
The display case contained three ceremonial swords and two daggers that had been given to President Truman
by the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Saud and the Shah of Iran. The theft took just minutes and the suspects fled
the building through a window. The items stolen were valued between $700,000 and $1,000,000 in 1978 value.”
Anyone with information should contact the FBI Kansas City office at 816-512-8200.
Pictures of the stolen items are below.
