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crime1 month ago•1 min saved

New Zealand man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing $19,000 Fabergé pendant

A 32-year-old man in Auckland, New Zealand, was charged with stealing a valuable diamond-studded Fabergé egg locket by swallowing it during a theft at Partridge Jewellers. The egg, inspired by a James Bond film, remains unrecovered, and the man faces additional charges including theft of an iPad and other items. He is scheduled to appear in court again on December 8.

via BBC|

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world3 months ago•3 min saved

Brazen daylight heist at Louvre steals priceless jewels

Thieves used a crane to break into the Louvre in Paris during daylight, stealing priceless jewelry including possibly Napoleon III's crown, and escaped on motorbikes, raising concerns about museum security and organized crime. The heist was quick, professional, and involved minimal violence, prompting an investigation and highlighting the need for better security measures at major cultural sites.

via Reuters|

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