Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
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The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
Dutch authorities have recovered the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, stolen in January 2025 from the Drents Museum in Assen, along with two of three missing golden armbands. The final armband remains unrecovered.
Art detective Arthur Brand confirmed the recovery of the Helmet of Cotofenesti, stolen in January 2025 from the Drents Museum in Assen. Prosecutors are expected to make an official announcement later today.
Dutch authorities have recovered the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, stolen in January 2025 from the Drents Museum in Assen. Two of three missing golden armbands were also recovered; the search for the remaining armband continues.
Dutch authorities have recovered the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, stolen in January 2025 from the Drents Museum in Assen. Two of three missing golden armbands were also recovered; the search for the remaining armband continues.
Dutch authorities have recovered the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, stolen in January 2025 from the Drents Museum in Assen, along with two of three missing golden armbands. The final armband remains unrecovered.
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