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Dutch police arrest three suspects after the theft of a priceless golden helmet from Romania
Dutch authorities have arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania.
Three Arrested In Brazen Heist Of Ancient Gold Artifacts From Dutch Museum
Dutch police nab suspects linked to Saturday’s heist at the Drents Museum, where thieves stole the 2,500-year-old Helmet of Coțofenești, an iconic object for Romanians.
Ancient Gold Helmet Discovered in Romania and Other Gold Artifacts Stolen From Dutch Museum: Officials Shocked
In what can only be described as a brazen-style heist reminiscent of an Ocean’s Eleven flick, thieves used explosives to blow up the Dutch museum door
Thieves blow up museum door and steal ancient artifacts, including 2,500-year-old gold helmet
The 5th-century BC Helmet of Cotofenesti was among the valuable items taken during an overnight heist at Drents Museum in the Netherlands.
3 Are Arrested in Dutch Museum Heist
The police said they had yet to recover the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a prized artifact from Romania, and other artifacts stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands over the weekend.
Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught
The prize in this art heist is worth more than its gold. To Romania, the ancient helmet is a priceless cultural heirloom. To the Netherlands, it’s a stolen artifact that authorities hope to retrieve to uphold a reputation for safe museums.
Dutch police arrest three after brazen artefact heist
Dutch police on Wednesday arrested three men in connection with a brazen heist of ancient Romanian artifacts at a museum in northeastern Netherlands after an intensive four-day hunt. The break-in on Saturday in which the thieves used explosives to get into the Drents Museum in Assen has angered Romania and prompted Dutch police to
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