It is difficult to understand the psychology of a person who would steal a painting. What do you do with a stolen painting? Give it as a gift to a family member, a wedding present or sell it for money? Stolen painitngs are difficult to keep because they are easily recognizable and their size makes them awkward to hide. They are also difficult to give away or sell for the same reasons. It is a lot easier not to have stolen the painting in the first place.
If anyone reading this, has information about a watercolour pianting of a tulip, red on a dark background, please report it to the Abbotsford Police. If you have the painting and wish to return it, you may bring it anonymously to the Clearbrook Library and pass it to the Watercolour Society whose artists are presently displaying art there. Take a close look at the photograph of Rita and her painting. If you recognize the painitng, please report it.
