Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen in Vienna smash-and-grab raid
Police hunt two suspects after historic 200-carat piece is snatched from Austrian museum during opening hours Austrian police are hunting two men alleged to have stolen a 200-carat platinum necklace encrusted with 673 diamonds that was on loan to a museum in Vienna and once belonged to Egyptian royalty. Authorities in the capital released pictures of the suspects captured by security cameras…
Police are seeking two men who stole a 200-carat platinum necklace with 673 diamonds from a Vienna museum. The historic piece, once owned by Egyptian royalty, was on display at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) during opening hours. Authorities released photos of the suspects captured on security cameras, who shattered a glass display case with a hammer to snatch the jewelry.
Police believe the men may have been hired by a criminal gang. The necklace was featured in an exhibition at the MAK since June, alongside other rare pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels. No one was injured during the theft, but the museum temporarily closed the exhibition and canceled a planned Friday tour. The heist comes amid a series of high-profile museum break-ins across Europe, targeting renowned artworks and artifacts.
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