Historic Whistle Stolen from Sutherlin Park Display

Chico Redding, CA, October 2, 2026 —

An artifact described as a historic whistle has been reported stolen from a display located within Sutherlin Park. The item remains missing following the incident.

Details surrounding the theft are limited at this time. The specific nature of the whistle’s historical significance has not been provided. Information regarding the timeline of the theft, including when it occurred or when it was discovered, was not immediately available. The individual or individuals responsible for the theft are also unidentified.

The display from which the whistle was taken has not been detailed. There are no reports concerning any immediate follow-up actions or investigations that have been publicly announced in relation to the missing item. The current whereabouts of the historic whistle are unknown.

Park authorities or local law enforcement agencies have not released further information concerning the case, including any appeals for public assistance or details about the value or provenance of the stolen artifact. The public status of the whistle remains that of a missing item.

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