Cops hunting highbrow crook who stole $500K painting from Staten Island home

A thief with an keen eye for fine art swiped a $500,000 painting from a Staten Island home on May 15, cops said.

The robber broke into a home through a window around 9 a.m. near Tottenville Place and Wards Point Ave. in Tottenville. The burglar then removed the painting and fled from the home — and remains on the run, cops said Wednesday.

Cops released a photo of the stolen painting titled “City Gleaners” by artist T.F. Chen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/05/21/cops-hunting-highbrow-crook-who-stole-500k-painting-from-staten-island-home/