One Brooklyn gallery owner reveals his secret for recovering stolen works of art…. Chase the thief down the street!
Sean Leonard, co-owner of the Cotton Candy Machine gallery in Williamsburg, recovered a portrait of Jean-Michael Basquiat on his own and helped police catch the crook. Over the weekend, Leonard noticed 3 large works by Amar Stewart were missing. Amazingly, Leonard was able to locate one of the works, which was being carried by a man down Metropolitan Ave., but unfortunately the other two works are still missing. In total, the three works are valued at $26,000, the most expensive  being the piece that was recovered at $10,000.
Louis Lassalle, the thief, was charged with grand larceny and possession of stolen property.
Brooklyn art gallery owner stops thief who tried running off with pricey painting of Basquiat