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culture12 hours ago•3 min saved

Vienna Heist: Million-Dollar Necklace Stolen From MAK After Ticketed Entry

Two men entered Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) by buying tickets, smashed a display case and fled with a 200-carat platinum-and-diamond Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth millions; they were not masked and were captured on surveillance cameras. The piece, part of a Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition with about 500 items, had been on display since June and the wing reopened shortly after the theft as investigators probe the incident.

via Euronews.com|

#culture #jewelry-theft #mak-museum

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Swallowing $19K Fabergé Egg Pendant

A man in Auckland, New Zealand, was charged with theft after allegedly stealing and swallowing a valuable Fabergé egg locket worth approximately $19,300, which remains unrecovered, and is currently in police custody awaiting court proceedings.

via CNN|

#auckland #criminal-incident #faberge-egg

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Napoleon's Lost Waterloo Diamond Brooch Sells for $4.4M

A diamond brooch lost by Napoleon at Waterloo sold for $4.4 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, vastly exceeding estimates, amid renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels following a recent Louvre theft.

via CBS News|

#auction #diamond-brooch #jewelry-theft

crime10 months ago•1 min saved

Construction Worker Disguises Enable $3.2M Jewelry Heist in NYC

Thieves dressed as construction workers stole over $3.2 million worth of jewelry from a home in Queens, New York, breaking in through a back door and fleeing in a blue Hyundai Elantra. The incident occurred on October 16, and three suspects are being sought by police. The theft is reminiscent of a recent high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#construction-disguise #crime #heist

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Suspects Detained in Louvre Crown Jewels Heist

Suspects linked to the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to recover the stolen items valued at 88 million euros. The heist involved a quick, daring break-in using a basket lift, and the suspects' apprehension offers relief amid concerns over the loss of priceless cultural artifacts.

via AP News|

#arrests #cultural-heritage #jewelry-theft

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre Heist Chronicles: From Playful Posts to DNA Clues

German family-run business Böcker humorously capitalized on its mechanical lift's role in the Louvre jewel heist, turning the incident into a marketing opportunity after thieves used one of its lifts to steal €88 million worth of jewels, with online reactions praising the company's cheeky response.

via Euronews.com|

#bocker #jewelry-theft #louvre-robbery

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre Heist: A History of Bold Art and Jewelry Thefts

Famous art thief Myles Connor comments on the Louvre Museum heist, comparing it to his own past thefts and emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of the stolen artifacts, which include priceless jewelry and artifacts, and noting the thieves will be vilified for their actions.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#art-theft #jewelry-theft #louvre-museum-heist

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Louvre Jewelry Heist Sparks Security Concerns and Ongoing Search

The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed as police search for four thieves who stole priceless jewelry in a quick heist, raising concerns about security at the iconic cultural institution.

via The New York Times|

#jewelry-theft #louvre #paris

world10 months ago•0 min saved

Thieves Steal Priceless Jewelry in Brazen Louvre Daylight Heist

Thieves stole valuable jewelry from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, home to the French crown jewels, in a quick 7-minute daylight heist using motorbikes to escape.

via The Washington Post|

#french-crown-jewels #heist #jewelry-theft

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Thieves steal priceless jewels in daring Louvre heist

Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing priceless jewels from the Apollo Gallery using tools and fleeing on scooters, in a highly organized seven-minute operation; some stolen items were abandoned nearby, and authorities are investigating.

via NPR|

#jewelry-theft #louvre #museum-robbery

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Louvre Museum Closes After Bold Jewel Heist

Thieves disguised as construction workers broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing valuable jewelry with historical significance, including pieces once owned by Napoleon, before escaping on motorcycles. The museum was closed for investigation, and the theft is considered brazen and significant due to the items' inestimable value.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#art-theft #jewelry-theft #louvre-museum

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Suspect Arrested in Macklemore Home Invasion and Robbery

Seattle police arrested Patrick Maisonet in connection with a home invasion robbery at Macklemore's residence, where attackers stole championship rings and personal items; the suspect has a violent criminal history and was linked to stolen items found at a jewelry store.

via NBC News|

#crime #home-invasion #jewelry-theft

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Seattle Jewelry Store Robbed of $2 Million in Under Two Minutes

Thieves in Seattle conducted a rapid smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store, stealing approximately $2 million worth of jewelry, watches, and gold in about 90 seconds, and fleeing the scene before police arrived.

via The Guardian|

#crime #dollar2-million #jewelry-theft

local1 year ago•2 min saved

Seattle Jewelry Store Loses $2 Million in 90-Second Heist

A group of masked thieves stole $2 million worth of jewelry from Menashe and Sons in Seattle in just 90 seconds, using hammers, Taser, and bear spray, and fleeing in a car; no injuries reported, and the store plans to close temporarily.

via CBS News|

#armed-suspects #jewelry-theft #local

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Selfies Wearing Stolen Jewelry Lead to Thief's Arrest

Lucy Roberts, a jewelry shop manager in the UK, stole approximately $170,000 worth of jewelry, flaunted her loot in selfies on social media, and was caught after returning from a cruise. She was sentenced to 28 months in prison for theft and related frauds.

via Newser|

#crime #fraudulent-transactions #jewelry-theft