Two Picasso's stolen worth around $66Mil

Why bother?

[Essex_boy]

I mean whats the point? You cant really claim you 'found' them a boot sale their unique.

[grandpa]

You obviously aren't a big time thief or you would understand the thrill of the game. The bigger the haul the better. That explains one reason why.

Another, money. Sure, they can't be sold at auction but I'm pretty certain that there are enough disreputable art collectors who would love to own these paintings, even if they can't show them. See #1.

Another, insurance/ransom. I'm not saying this was an inside job, but there's no evidence of forcible entry into that apartment. At least that's what I've heard on the news.. Were those painting insured? I've got to believe they were. Is someone attempting extortion or out to collect a reward? It's in the realm of possibility. After all, the paintings have no public value today.

There's 4 reasons why, I bet there are more.

[walkman]

no but they're almost free as he stole them. Sure he took the risk of jail, but he had the thrill, and now is an owner of two picassos. People break into houses for a lot less :)

[MatthewHSE]

People break into houses for a lot less

Indeed. I know a man who broke into a house just to retrieve his keys! ;)

[walkman]

>> Indeed. I know a man who broke into a house just to retrieve his keys!

what an idiot! I would have grabbed a beer or check my email--again--once in.

;)