In brief
A daring daylight raid on the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts left a 600‑diamond, platinum necklace vanished. Law‑makers are hunting the two suspects, one reportedly brandishing a gun, while Europol warns of escalating musee‑robberies across Europe. Security plans are being revamped, and the museum reopened after removing the stolen piece.
Just past noon, a pair of suspects smashed a glass display case inside the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts and grabbed a platinum necklace studded with more than 600 diamonds. The dazzling piece, formerly worn by Queen Nazli in 1939, is estimated at 4 million dollars.
Police released CCTV footage and urged anyone with information to come forward. One suspect is believed to have carried a firearm, and detectives say the thieves crashed into the nearby Stadtpark fleeing the scene.
The robbery follows a string of high‑profile museum lootings across Europe, including stolen pieces from Spanish, Italian and French institutions. Europol warns that “violent, forceful methods” are increasing, hinting at new criminal networks in play.
The museum is repairing its security systems after the raid. Though the necklace is missing, the exhibition has reopened with other temporary displays, and experts are still analysing evidence from the crime scene.
Stay tuned for updates on the search for the thieves and the return of the priceless treasures.
