Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist: Unsolved $500 Million Art Theft Continues to Baffle Investigators
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston was the site of the largest art theft in history on March 18, 1990, when two men disguised as police officers stole 13 artworks valued at over $500 million. The thieves gained entry by convincing a security guard to let them in, subsequently handcuffing the guards and cutting paintings from their frames. Notable stolen works include Vermeer’s 'The Concert' and Rembrandt’s 'Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee.' Despite extensive investigations, including efforts by the FBI, the case remains unsolved. A former FBI agent, Geoffrey Kelly, has detailed the investigation in a new book, 'Thirteen Perfect Fugitives,' which explores the criminal networks involved and the violence that claimed the lives of key suspects. The museum has offered a $10 million reward for information leading to the recovery of the artworks. 
