On October 15, there was a robbery at the external storage of the Museum in Oakland, California, where the thieves stole over 1,000 artifacts from the museum's collection.

Director Lori Fogarty stated that the theft appears to have been opportunistic, not planned, with the thieves having easy access to the building. Among the stolen items are necklaces made by artist Florence Resnikoff, decorative mortuary collars, and historical souvenirs from the 20th century. Fogarty emphasized that the loss affects not only the museum but also the community. The Oakland police, along with the FBI, are investigating the case, suspecting that the items may have already been sold on resale platforms. Authorities continue to seek information to recover the stolen artifacts.