Listen to Sandra Abma's report on art theft.
Art thieves make off with billions in cultural property every year.
In the past year, thieves have stolen paintings and sculptures from art galleries in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. It was set up to help victims of theft post a notice about their stolen art. The registry is a source for auction houses and collectors who contact the website to see if suspect merchandise is hot. Kisluk says the list of burgled items is constantly expanding. And the possibility of getting your prized possession back is slim to none.