Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What’s the true impact of art thievery?

Join Christeah (@professorpeachez) for a deep dive into one of Canada’s boldest art-crimes: The $500k robbery of the Gerry Thomas Art Gallery in 2018… and the surprising aftermath that followed.

Motion Graphics/Editing: Gui Morilha
Original Artwork: Noah Crowder
Research Assistant: Amelia Smith

Produced in association with CBC Creator Network.

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