21.   The government sought the help of the British ambassador Friday in its search for two stolen paintings which are reportedly on display in a London gallery.

22.   The mosaic was recovered in the possession of a lawyer by investigators who were searching for a stolen painting.

23.   The stolen paintings were all small.

24.   The thieves disappeared into a waiting car, which was later found abandoned along with the frames from the stolen paintings, spokesman said.

25.   The stolen painting, which features elements of Synthetic Cubism, was one of the most valuable paintings on show at the gallery.

26.   Experts say the stolen painting cannot be sold on the open market because it is too well known.

27.   Police said Friday they had no leads on the whereabouts of the stolen paintings but had lifted fingerprints from the walls.

28.   Police said Friday they had no leads on the whereabouts of the stolen paintings.