The founder of the FBI’s Art Crime Team was once called “a living legend” by the Wall Street Journal for his work tracking down thieves.
The Des Moines Register reports that Robert Wittman, who now works as a private investigator, plans to speak during an Aug. 14 visit to the Des Moines Art Center, which is hosting a series of events about art crimes.
Wittman estimates he’s recovered more than $300 million in stolen art.
“But the money’s not important. It’s the cultural history,” Wittman, now a Philadelphia private investigator, said.
Wittman plans to discuss his 20-year FBI career, which included tracking down paintings by Monet, Picasso and Rembrandt.
