Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
Summary
Thieves stole gold jewelry and artifacts from the Villena Museum in Spain during a quick, four-minute robbery early Friday morning. The stolen items come from the Bronze Age and include most of the museum's gold collection, which is an important part of the town's heritage.Key Facts
- The Villena Museum holds the Treasure of Villena, nearly 10 kilos of gold items from around 1000 BC.
- Thieves used a diversion by triggering an alarm at a nearby sports center to delay police response.
- The museum's alarm went off about five minutes after the sports center's alarm, and the thieves escaped before police arrived.
- Stolen items include gold rings, bowls, and bracelets from over 60 Bronze Age objects.
- The mayor of Villena said most of the treasure was taken, causing great loss to the town's cultural heritage.
- The archaeological collection was discovered in 1963 by Jose María Soler.
- All security systems at the museum were reportedly activated and no failure occurred.
- The heist follows several recent art and jewelry thefts from major European museums in 2025.
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