Security will be tightened at an Emporia State University museum after the theft of several valuable fossils from the school’s collection.
The thefts were reported early last week, but the fossil specimens from the Johnston Geology Museum are believed to have been removed sometime the week before, according to professor and museum director Michael Morales.
Three fossil specimens — two acanthodian fish and a xenocanthus — were taken from the museum, and now staffers are looking at ways to prevent such thefts in the future. Measures might limit students’ access to the museum.
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madpoet (anonymous) says...
How awful! The museum is such a wonderful resource and to have some jerks ruin it for everyone else makes me mad enough to spit nails. I pray the specimens will turn up and be recovered but wouldn't lay odds on it. Good luck, Dr. Backhus.
October 20, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
barefootin (anonymous) says...
Do they have cameras?
October 20, 2009 at 4:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
phiber101 (anonymous) says...
that is just ridiculous! I can't believe people these days. I really hope that these fossils are recovered fully intact and they get put back on display........BUT, now it's going to mean an increase in security and more out of ESU's pocket - all because some people are idiots.
October 20, 2009 at 8:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )