News 4 Throwback: The 1978 Heist At The St. Louis Art Museum

St. Louis MO

21 February, 2021

10:24 AM

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CBS St. Louis February 21, 2021 Nearly 43 years ago, thieves smashed the windows of the St. Louis Art Museum and swiped several valuable pieces of art. Three sculptures by Auguste Rodin, the world-famous artist known for "The Thinker" piece, were stolen. News 4 crews spoke to an employee who detailed how fast the thieves worked. As we continue our trip down memory lane, we also touched on a federal landmark building nestled in between Interstate 270 and Manchester.