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Dr Seuss Artwork Stolen From Symmes Township

(Symmes Township, Oh) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's Officers are looking for suspects in a burglary that grabbed several pieces of Dr. Seuss artwork.

Burglars took the paintings and figurines on Monday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from a residence in the 11500 block of Snider Road in Symmes Township.  The items are valued at $90,000.00.

Besides the Dr. Seuss artwork, other items taken were a six inch rock carving of a red and tan cardinal, five inch Ivory Vase and lid, carved ivory ball on a pedestal, lapis octopus rock carving, and jade rock carving of a crane on a rock.

The burglars also grabbed several pieces of jewelry.  They are listed as 1.75 carat round cut diamond ring, yellow gold bow setting; sapphire ring, yellow gold bow setting; Chatham emerald ring with emerald cut diamonds; oval yellow gold Jade ring; yellow gold ruby ring, small stones in V-shape; platinum emerald ring, two small emeralds; 18 carat gold chain, 18" length; ladies 14 carat emerald diamond ring; 14 carat yellow gold ring with solitaire diamond.

The Sheriff's office says that there was no sign of forced entry into the residence, but a second story sliding door was unlocked.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this burglary or the location of the stolen items to call the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office at (513) 851-6000 or Crimestoppers at (513) 235-3040.

Story: Roger Seay

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