Robert King Wittman

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Robert King "Bob" Wittman is a highly decorated Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent who was assigned to the Philadelphia Field Division from 1988 to 2008. As a result of specialized training in art, antiques, jewelry and gem identification, Wittman served as the FBI's foremost investigative expert in the field of stolen art and cultural property. During his 20 years with the FBI, Wittman has recovered more than $300 million worth of stolen art and cultural property, resulting in the prosecution and conviction of numerous individuals. In 2005, he was instrumental in the creation of the FBI's rapid deployment Art Crime Team (ACT). He was named the ACT's Senior Investigator and was responsible for instructing the newly formed team. Wittman has represented the United States around the world, conducting investigations and instructing international police and museums in recovery and security techniques.