Stolen museum artifacts recovered at Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University police have recovered all artifacts stolen during a burglary at the university’s museum, but the investigation remains ongoing and criminal charges are expected. The burglary occurred in early November, and all stolen items have since been recovered intact and accounted for, university officials announced Monday, Nov. 9. The incident occurred during the early evening of Nov. 3, Lorraine Montez, a communications representative for Western New Mexico University, told the Las Cruces Sun-News. More: Teen convicted in Las Cruces gun store burglary The university has not disclosed how many artifacts were stolen or where and how investigators recovered them. Further details about the recovery cannot be released while the investigation remains active, Montez said. “Due to ongoing investigations, we are not at liberty to provide further details at the moment. Updates will be shared once the investigation is complete,” Montez said. The university also declined to confirm whether a suspect has been identified or arrested, whether criminal charges have been filed or whether the recovered artifacts have been returned to the museum. Additional information will be released once the investigation is complete, Montez said. Western New Mexico University Police Chief Edward Flores emphasized the importance of recovering
