Thanks to the person who sent in this link to the DCist tipline. We’re still trying to wrap our heads around this crime story announced by the Georgetown University Department of Public Safety, about a strange home invasion burglary in the 3400 Block of Prospect St. NW:

A homeowner reported to the Metropolitan Police Department at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2008 that a group of 12-15 white males and females broke into his home. Another resident of the home confronted the individuals and they left the premises. The homeowner discovered that a bronze bull’s head sculpture worth $25,000 was missing. MPD reported this incident to DPS on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Twelve to 15 white, mixed-gendered thieves, traveling in a pack in Georgetown? This has to be a Georgetown University hazing ritual or something, right? Can anyone shed some light, or at least some fun theories, on this one for us?

Bronze bull head statue pictured not necessarily the same bronze bull head that was stolen.