[meteorite-list] Meteorite Thief!

[MexicoDoug]

Dear List

"It is all a terrible mistake ... I was in my Halloween costume!"

Next time you're swing a metal detector against some moss in the woods, 
if a tree talks back, check on your pockets!

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/oregon_museum_science_sniper_camo_EncebfiWfLCJ0t8f7QMeZL

http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/columbian-vancouver-wash/mi_8100/is_20040810/museum-displays-meteorite-samples/ai_n51293517/

Meteorite Display: In 2004 the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory at 
Portland State University loaned the museum 52 meteorites in an exhibit 
funded by NASA.

...come see our "out of this world" Meteorite display prepared by the 
Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory of Portland State University. This 
display is full of amazing facts and specimens. There are several great 
pieces of space matter on display, including iron and stone meteorites. 
You'll have a chance to touch our amazing Gibeon Meteorite from Africa 
(so much iron in it, it feels cold to the touch!), and learn all about 
these intriguing, permanent "visitors from space".

"...a valuable chunk from the moon, a small piece from Mars, a variety 
of materials believed to have come from the asteroid Vesta and an iron 
meteorite that landed in Siberia a few decades ago. "

"...and collector and dealer Edwin Thompson of Lake Oswego, who has 
donated samples to the lab."

See the Museum as featured in SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE ;-) !!!
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/venues/Rice_Northwest_Museum_of_Rocks_and_Minerals.html

See the accused:
http://www.facebook.com/people/Greg-Liascos/100000791671471#!/profile.php?id=100000791671471&sk=photos

Kindest wishes
Doug