In a message dated 97-01-23 18:42:24 EST, you write: << Finally, museums don't prosecute anyone, and, in my experience, don't urge prosecution of anyone. They are not only within their rights, but are also complying with legal restrictions, when they notify agencies of the donation of material suspected to have been stolen. >> Actualy a number of us have tried to prosecute - for thefts from us though - the response has been ususally lack of interst due to low proiority in prosecuting heritage crime. Prosecutor's reputation and funding are based on real-politic - drugs and such - Although theft of big dollar objects still commands attention Greg Koos McLean County Historical Scoiety Greg Koos