Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Art Heist Remains Unsolved After 36 Years
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston remains at the center of the largest art theft in history, with 13 artworks valued at over $500 million still missing 36 years after the heist. The robbery occurred on March 18, 1990, when two men disguised as police officers gained entry to the museum, subdued the guards, and stole several masterpieces, including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Despite the FBI identifying suspects in 2013, no arrests have been made, and the artworks have not been recovered. Former FBI investigator Geoffrey Kelly has published a book, 'Thirteen Perfect Fugitives,' detailing the investigation and suggesting new leads. The museum continues to display empty frames as a reminder of the theft, and a $10 million reward remains for information leading to the recovery of the artworks.