Woman arrested for stealing $3 million porcelain bust

BRYN MAWR, Pa. - August 24, 2012

Police say Andrea Lawton stole the rare item back in August from a residence in Bryn Mawr.

The FBI took Lawton into custody in Maryland and State Police assisted with the arrest.

The bust, estimated to be worth more than $3 million, was recovered and sustained some damage.

Charges are pending and Lawton is due to make her first court appearance on Monday.

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