Posted on Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 12:34 p.m.
Rare books stolen from West Side Book Shop, Ann Arbor police say
By Lee Higgins
Several rare books were reported stolen Tuesday from a display case at West Side Book Shop on West Liberty Street, Ann Arbor police said.
The books were taken between noon Saturday and 9 a.m. Tuesday, police spokeswoman Lt. Renee Bush said.
They include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There and a book by Desiderius Erasmus, police said.
Police did not have an estimated value of the books, which were in a display case in the middle of the store.
Anyone with information can call the police department's tip line at (734) 794-6939.
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Deb
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 : 8:04 p.m.
Bad Karma. I feel for the owner's loss and stealing is wrong but so was ripping me off! I had the misfortune of selling two rare books to him and the next week they were proudly displayed in his window for 10 x the amount I sold them for. But being the forgiving person that I am, I truly hope his books are returned with a lesson too of how it feels to be taken advantage of. Stealing is wrong, no matter which way it goes. On the upside, I found the right people in this town to trust and deal rare books with but it was a hard lesson.
ezbngreen
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 : 3:09 p.m.
I am quite sure our criminals didn't commit this crime as they are unable to read and have trouble with picture books.
ShadowManager
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 : 3:49 a.m.
Alice in Wonderland? Alice's Adventures through the Looking Glass? Check the local medical marijuna clinics.
RJA
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 : 1:28 a.m.
Now stealing books? What is this world coming to? I hope the books are returned, and this person/persons are caught and are dealth with.
Bill
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 11:16 p.m.
Great shop. Great selection! Bad, bad thief. I bet denise1inaa is right, check eBay and Craigslist often.
cook1888
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 9:13 p.m.
Thou shalt not steal
Linda Peck
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 7:20 p.m.
I am sorry to hear this. This is a very nice shop and a super nice owner. I hope these books are recovered.
dading dont delete me bro
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 6:13 p.m.
thief definitely is guilty of good taste.... (i mean allegedly good taste) (ok alleged thief)
denise1inaa
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 : 6:06 p.m.
Watch Ebay sales for these titles . . . it is the best venue to sell something rare for the highest price and you might be able to identify these particular volumes as belonging to the business.