Ancient gold treasures stolen from museum in "super-fast" raid
Summary
Thieves quickly stole more than 50 ancient gold items from the Treasure of Villena museum in Spain during an early morning raid. The stolen items, mostly gold bracelets and bowls from about 1,000 BC, are part of a valuable and historic collection.Key Facts
- The robbery happened early Thursday morning in Villena, Spain, lasting about four minutes.
- The thieves entered the museum through a window despite active security alarms.
- Over 50 mainly gold objects were taken, including bracelets, bowls, and bottles dating back to around 1,000 BC.
- The treasure was discovered in 1963 in a dried riverbed near Villena.
- The gold alone is estimated to be worth around $2 million.
- Local officials say the museum’s security worked properly and there was no failure.
- Authorities are investigating if a separate alarm nearby was used as a distraction for the theft.
- This raid is one of several recent high-profile museum thefts in Europe involving valuable art and jewelry.
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