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Police Recover Stolen Picasso “Torero” Valued $50,000

8/25/2026

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Bill DeLind recovered a stolen Picasso “Torero” print after police were alerted.
Tim Dertz found the print hanging in a vacant Bay View apartment.
Milwaukee Police District Four took custody of the print on Aug. 5, 2026.
An authenticator confirmed the etching matched the Feb. 16, 2018 theft and is valued up to $50,000.
The artwork remains in police custody while the client resolves insurance matters.

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Story summary

Bill DeLind recovered a stolen Picasso “Torero” print after police were alerted.
Tim Dertz found the print hanging in a vacant Bay View apartment.
Milwaukee Police District Four took custody of the print on Aug. 5, 2026.
An authenticator confirmed the etching matched the Feb. 16, 2018 theft and is valued up to $50,000.
The artwork remains in police custody while the client resolves insurance matters.