WOOLWICH, MAINE — The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of a stolen painting, believed to be the work of William Gay Yorke (American, 1817–1892) from a private residence in March. A suspect in the case is said to have possibly sold the painting, valued at $25/30,000, to a dealer or collector in the Massachusetts area who was probably unaware the painting was stolen, according to Detective Adam Temple, who is investigating the case.

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There have been conflicting opinions as to whether this piece is actually a Yorke or the work of RB Spencer.

Anyone who has seen this painting or has information about it is asked to contact Detective Temple at 207-386-5827 or 207-751-5168, referencing incident number 13-010527.