Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
A necklace adorned with over 600 diamonds was stolen from the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in a daylight heist on Thursday. The suspects entered the museum after purchasing an exhibition ticket and smashed a glass display case, making off with the platinum and diamond necklace. They are believed to have fled towards Vienna Stadtpark, a park located south of the museum.
One suspect allegedly carried a real firearm. MAK's director Lilli Hollein expressed shock over the theft, stating that the museum had taken extensive measures to ensure security. The necklace, designed for Egypt's former royal family, is valued at more than $4 million. This incident is part of a series of high-profile museum break-ins in Europe, raising concerns about security at cultural institutions.
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