Thieves buy tickets before stealing necklace from Vienna museum
ABC News Australia2h ago6 newsrooms in 6 countries
The Van Cleef and Arpels necklace, with 673 precious stones and worth several million dollars, is the latest item snatched as high-profile robberies hit European museums.
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Why it matters
A 673-stone Van Cleef and Arpels necklace worth several million dollars was taken, marking another high-profile museum theft in Europe.
Most affected
Museum visitors and staff — The stolen artwork is no longer available to see; security protocols may change. Insurance holders or the museum's owner — Loss of a multi-million dollar asset.
Likely next
Whether the necklace is recovered or the perpetrators are identified.