Picasso etching stolen from Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 found by landlord in vacant apartment
2026-08-14T18:18:27Z MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee art gallery owner Bill DeLind never thought he would see the Pablo Picasso etching print stolen from his shop in 2018 ever again. Until the police called last week and asked if he could come take a look at a piece of art a Milwa.
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- Published: Aug 14, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC
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