Between 10:30pm on the 11th of November 11th and 1:00am on the 12th of November 2014, a group of offenders trespassed on National Dinosaur Museum property, stole and vandalised a fibreglass dinosaur with a retail value of approximately $1200.
The model was subsequently recovered and returned to the Museum by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). It was found, damaged, in a nearby park.
It is suspected that the theft may have been associated with an end-of-year school prank.
The theft took place despite the recent addition of security cameras, fencing, and sensor lights at the Museum. All dinosaur models in the garden are secured with chains.
The National Dinosaur Museum is disappointed when these sorts of incidents occur, however the community support we have received from local Canberrans has been very much appreciated even at this early stage. Video footage of the incident has been obtained and has been handed over to the AFP.
Anyone with information about this please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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