UMaine PD searching for stolen campus bear statue

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The University of Maine Police Department is on the hunt for a stolen bear statue from campus.

We’re told they’re investigating two incidents that happened last fall.

The first incident on November 20th happened just after midnight.

Police say four men were seen on video destroying a sign worth $4,000 in front of the Buchanan Alumni House on campus.

In the second incident, reported on November 23rd, police say a copper bear statue valued at $8,000 was stolen from Buchanan Alumni House.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call UMaine PD at 581-4040.

Posted by University of Maine Police Department on Thursday, January 12, 2023