Gardner Museum Heist Investigator Announces State Rep Run

SWAMPSCOTT, MA - The man in charge of investigating the famous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist is throwing his hat into the political ring. Anthony Amore, a Swampscott Republican this week announced he would run for state representative of the Eighth Essex District, according to Item Live.

Amore announced this week he would vying to unseat State Rep. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead), who serves the district comprised of Marblehead, Swampscott and Lynn.

The election is scheduled for next November.

Amore, 50, is well-known for his role as director of security and chief investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, where he is charged with the ongoing efforts to recover 13 works of art stolen from the museum in March 1990.

The theft, which remains unsolved, is the largest art heist in world history, with pieces valued at more than $500 million stolen.

“I feel very strongly that Gov. (Charlie) Baker is doing a good job and I feel that he is an ally on Beacon Hill and I want to be that ally for him,” Amore said.

Amore has lived in Swampscott for about 15 years — his two daughters have attended Swampscott Public Schools. Ehrlich has been a Marblehead resident for 27 years, but previously lived in Lynn and Swampscott.

For the full story, visit Item Live here.

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