Dalí print stolen in 30-second heist from San Francisco gallery

A rare Salvador Dalí print, Burning Giraffe, was stolen from Dennis Rae Fine Art in San Francisco's Union Square on October 13. The theft took less than a minute, according to gallery director Rasjad Hopkins, who was the only staff member present. The print, valued at $20,000, was created by Dalí in 1967 as a hand-colored limited edition etching. It was displayed on an easel without a security cable or padlock at the time. The gallery's surveillance camera was off, but footage from a nearby hotel captured a man in a blue shirt and shorts leaving with the artwork. A woman suspected as an accomplice was seen near the entrance. The gallery was hosting an exhibition of about 30 Dalí works. Co-director Angela Kellett noted the print's distinctive subject makes it easily recognizable, and the small edition size aids identification. San Francisco police are investigating.