Stansbury Home issues $5,000 reward in theft case

CHICO — It’s been more than three weeks since the Stansbury Home was burglarized and historic items were taken. Now, the organization that maintains the Chico landmark is offering a reward for a return of the items.

The Stansbury Home Preservation Association announced it would give $5,000 to anyone who shares information that leads to the stolen medical equipment being returned to the museum. The announcement issued Wednesday by the association said the items stolen go as far back as the mid-1800s.

Those who may have information can call the established tip line at 530-897-5820. The notice said callers can remain anonymous.

“Our main goal is to get the collection returned to the Stansbury Home,” said Dino Corbin, the association’s president. “Antique and vintage medical equipment doesn’t have a lot of value on the street unless it’s a private collector but our goal as far as myself, the board and the people in the Stansbury Home Preservation Association are concerned, we simply would like to see the return of (Dr. Oscar Stansbury’s) medical collection.

“If anyone knows or has any information that leads to the return of that, a reward will be issued and no questions will be asked.”