There was no sign that the intricate helmet dating back some 2, years had been recovered. The theft of the helmet and three golden wristbands also on display sent shockwaves through the art world, and devastated Romanian authorities who thought they were loaning the items to a nation where security for museums was paramount.
Dutch police said in a statement that the suspects were being interrogated and "more arrests are not excluded. It gave a glimmer of hope to the Drents Museum, which has come under criticism, especially from Romania, for not applying sufficient security. The recovery without damage would be, for all, a fantastic next step. Not only for us, but also for the Romanian population," the museum said in a statement.
It was on display on the final weekend of a six-month stint when it was stolen. But melting it would reduce the treasure's cultural and historical value. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
World News Dutch police arrest three suspects after the theft of a priceless golden helmet from Romania BRUSSELS AP β Dutch authorities on Wednesday arrested three suspects after the theft of a priceless ancient golden helmet that is considered a cultural icon of Romania and had been on display in a small museum in the Netherlands.
This undated image provided by the Drents Museum shows the golden Cotofenesti helmet. Drents Museum via AP. Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5. Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing.
