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The Princeton Borough Police Department, Princeton, NJ, has asked that The Art Museum,Princeton University disseminate the following information to the museum and art communities.
The following individual was arrested on 26 June 1998 at The Art Museum, Princeton University and charged with the theft of a valuable 18th century Chinese snuff bottle:
Roland Soleiman Yazhari No known address Date of birth: 4/1/65 Social Security # 541 94 7489 White Male 33 years old 5'7' 175 lbs. Black hair/brown eyes
Mr. Yazhari is also under investigation for the previous theft of two other Chinese snuff bottles from The Art Museum, Princeton University, which were subsequently sold at auction in Hong Kong.
Mr. Yazhari is of Iranian descent and has former addresses in Hong Kong, New York City, Oregon, and Massachusetts. He is an extensive world traveler and is familiar with the art community worldwide. He is suspected of committing other thefts and/or frauds at art museums, universities, auction houses, etc.
The authorities suggest that museums and collectors of Chinese snuff bottles that have been visited by Mr. Yazhari may wish to inventory their holdings.
All inquiries should be directed to: Detective Ralph Terracianno, Princeton Borough Police, Princeton, NJ (609 924 4141) or Special Agent Linda Keene, FBI, Trenton, NJ (609 883 4499)
**************************** Maureen McCormick, Registrar The Art Museum, Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey 08544-1018 U.S.A. Phone: 609 258 3766 Fax: 609 258 6877
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