Nanaimo RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a “significant” piece of Coast Salish art that was stolen over the weekend.
Called Spindle Whorl, it was created by carver Joel Good. It has been on display near the Albert Street and Victoria Crescent intersection since 2015, and before that was displayed in Maffeo Sutton Park.
It was secured to its base with four screws and is about a metre in diameter
The spindle whorl is a special symbol for the Snuneymuwx people and is often used to show family stories and legends.
Contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or go to nanaimocrimestoppers.com.
