The normally bucolic town of Atherton was rocked yesterday when a mixed task force of Federal, State and local authorities raided a home in search of a priceless relic which has been missing since late May. FBI investigators were given an anonymous tip, from a person calling himself “Mr. Intangible”, that the Golden Victory Chalice of Tunis was in the possession of the couple who live on the 100 block of Atherton Avenue.
The Golden Victory Chalice of Tunis which has been deemed a World Archeological Treasure was first discovered back in the 11th century outside what archeologists believe was the first hockey rink ever developed by man.
The multi agency task squad lead by the world famous Atherton SWAT team raided the home of Jules and Alan Nolet, in the early hours and found what they believe to be the priceless piece of antiquity.
During the raid, forces from Homeland Security were called in when investigators discovered an extremely large amount of what Chief Brennen, Atherton PD described as “paramilitary gear”.
"I have never seen such a large assortment of high tech weaponry and gear in my 30 plus years of law enforcement” said Brennen. “It appears that someone was planning to invade a small country with all of this stuff.”
Additionally, agents from the California Department of Fish and Game were also contacted when a chandelier made of numerous deer antlers was discovered in the Living Room of the house. CDFG agents believe that the antlers are those of the strictly protected Ohlone Fallow Deer. The Ohlone Fallow Deer are reportedly the rarest of all native deer who’s total population numbers are feared to be in the low teens.
Attorney for the couple, XXXX XXXXXX, could not be reached for comment.
ATHERTON COUPLE EXONERATED
Palo Alto Daily News
In a bizarre chain of events, the Atherton couple who were taken into custody after yesterday’s early morning raid have been exonerated of all charges. As the Daily News first reported yesterday, Alan & Jules Nolet were arrested after authorities raided their home in search of the priceless artifact, the Golden Victory Chalice of Tunis. After extensive scientific research, including carbon dating, scientists at the UC Berkeley Archeology Department determined that the item seized during the raid was not that of the priceless relic, but a cheap knockoff of a brass trophy cup. Head archeologist, Dr Rex Mann said. “The extensive number of tests performed proved that the item was not the Golden Chalice” and “..the plaque stuck to the front that read “IOHA Holiday Cup” also was a giveaway”.
The other items of concern discovered during the raid of the Nolet’s house, were also dismissed. The chandelier, that Department of Fish & Game believed to be made from the antlers of rare Ohlone Fallow Deer, turned out to be made from concrete. The Daily News also learned that the Ohlone Fallow Deer have in fact, been extinct for close to 2,500 years. The “paramilitary gear” also seized turned to be no more that an assortment of Prince Caspian action figure pieces that belonged to the couple’s young child.
In light of this potential embarrassing string of events, Atherton Police have shifted their investigation and are now looking for Mr. Intangible, the individual who originally offered the anonymous tip that implicated the Atherton couple. Although Atherton Police admit to having no formal suspect, they have admitted to focusing their attention to someone who might have a grudge against the Nolets. They also admit to having a “person of interest” whom they are trying to find. Authorities will not release the full name of the person being sought, but refer to them only by the initials M.N.
Attorney for the couple, XXXX XXXXXX, still could not be reached for comment
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