Goldie painting recovered

Hamilton: Waikato police have recovered a C F Goldie painting stolen during the burglary of a Hamilton home.

The painting, Sleep — tis a gentle thing, by the New Zealand artist, was taken along with other unique artworks and antiques in the burglary of a Hamilton East home between December 27, 2020, and January 3, 2021.

Police say that while the painting is yet to be thoroughly examined, it appears to be undamaged.

The owners had been informed and were very happy to hear that it had been found.

Three men, all of whom have name suppression, face burglary charges over the incident, in the Hamilton District Court.