Crime & Safety

Historic Sundial Stolen From Museum In Union County

The museum is asking for the public's help to find the historic piece.

(Dr.Wm.Robinson Museum)

CLARK, NJ — A historic sundial was reportedly stolen from the Dr. William Robinson Museum in Clark.

Museum Director Scott McCabe told Patch the sundial was stolen sometime in mid-June while he was away on vacation.

The sundial was donated to the museum in the 70s by a neighbor.

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McCabe said that a police report has been filed and they are going through security footage.

He asks that whoever took the sundial please return it to the museum at 593 Madison Hill Road in Clark. No questions will be asked if the sundial is returned before they find the person on the security videos.

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Clark Police Det. McDonald is investigating the theft of a sundial from the Robinson Plantation. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Det. McDonald #170 at headquarters 732-388-3434 or via email bmcdonald@clarkpolice.org.

Or call the confidential tip line at 732-453-8500.

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