Thieves Steal Historic Toys From Brothel
 

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BUTTE, Mont. - Thieves broke into the historic Dumas
Brothel museum here and stole what the owner described
as irreplaceable items, including rare, historic sex
toys.

Owner Rudy Giecek said he believes at least two
thieves entered through the museum's back door,
disabled an alarm and looted rooms. They dismantled
beds, stole antique lamps and artwork and emptied
glass cases full of brothel artifacts.

Police are investigating the thefts.

The brothel, dubbed one of America's longest-running,
enjoyed 92 years of risque business until it closed in
1982.

Giecek ran it as a museum for 15 years, but closed it
earlier this month because of his health, safety
concerns and lack of money.

"I just can't do it anymore by myself," he said.

The burglary compounded his problems, but Giecek is
determined to recover artifacts. He said he will
distribute photographs of missing items to police,
pawn shops and antique stores in the area.