Over 600 Diamonds in Valuable Necklace Stolen from Vienna Museum
Summary
More than 600 diamonds-studded necklace worth over $4 million was stolen from Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts after two suspects broke its display case and fled. Police have released security images of the suspects as investigators search for the missing necklace designed for Egypt's former royal family.
Key Points
- Two suspects stole a platinum necklace with more than 600 diamonds from Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts after entering with tickets to the exhibition.
- The necklace, worth more than $4 million, was originally designed for Egypt's former royal family and was worn by Queen Nazli in 1939.
- Vienna police have released security-camera images of the suspects and said one may have carried a handgun.
- The museum reopened on Friday after the theft, and Europol says museum thefts in Europe are becoming more aggressive and violent.
