Thieves target priceless Bronze Age treasure in four-minute Spanish museum raid
UPDATED on Sunday 30 August. Thieves who targeted one of Europe’s most important Bronze Age gold collections in a meticulously planned early-morning raid in eastern Spain succeeded in stealing most of the Treasure of Villena, authorities have now confirmed. Officials had initially declined to reveal the extent of the losses... The post Thieves target priceless Bronze Age treasure in four-minute…
Thieves broke into a Spanish museum early Sunday morning, stealing a significant portion of the renowned Treasure of Villena within minutes. Villena Mayor Fulgencio Cerdán confirmed the thieves had taken most of the prehistoric gold collection, though three silver vessels, a bracelet, and part of a ceremonial staff were left behind.
One crown also survived, possibly by accident. The roughly 10 kilograms of gold stolen alone would be worth over €1.5 million at current bullion rates. The museum's security alarm was triggered around 5:16 am, but thieves managed to enter through protected windows and escape before guards could respond. Authorities are investigating the break-in, with suspicions pointing to a professional group due to the raid's speed and precision.
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