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Thieves snatch $4 million necklace from Vienna museum before fleeing on foot

What to know

  • The piece is made of platinum and 673 diamonds with a total weight of 200 caratsS1
  • Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist.S2
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2mos Nationalpost

Thieves snatch $4 million necklace from Vienna museum before fleeing on foot

The piece is made of platinum and 673 diamonds with a total weight of 200 carats

2mos Euronews

Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace worth millions from Vienna museum

Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist.

Thieves snatch $4 million necklace from Vienna museum before fleeing on foot

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What to know

  • The piece is made of platinum and 673 diamonds with a total weight of 200 caratsS1
  • Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist.S2
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S1 Nationalpost 1 report · EN
S2 EuronewsLead 1 report · EN