Daylight theft at Vienna museum snatches Queen Nazli necklace
In broad daylight at Vienna’s MAK museum, thieves used a hammer to smash a display case and stole a 200-carat platinum necklace encrusted with 673 diamonds that belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt (valued around $4.3 million when sold in 2015). Experts say it’s unlikely the criminals can fetch that price intact, and may dismantle the piece to sell the diamonds individually, eroding its provenance. Police released descriptions of two slim men with dark hair and short beards after surveillance cameras captured the robbery. The incident underscores rising concerns about museum security and high-profile jewel heists.
