Reward increased for return of Picasso etching stolen from Milwaukee art dealer

A reward for the safe return of a stolen Pablo Picasso etching has increased to $7,500, a Milwaukee art dealer announced Wednesday.

The work, "Torero," was stolen from DeLind Fine Art Appraisals LLC, 761 N. Jefferson St., between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 16. 

"We want it back!" Michael T. Goforth, co-owner of DeLind, said in an email.

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"Torero," which Picasso created in 1949, was at the business because DeLind was hired to sell the work. The etching is worth an estimated $35,000 to $50,000. The original reward was $5,000.

Anyone with information about the theft or etching is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or the FBI.