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Spain's Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute museum heist

Spain's Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute museum heist

Summary

The Villena Treasure, a very valuable collection from Europe’s Bronze Age, was stolen from a museum in eastern Spain. Thieves broke in by smashing a window and bulletproof glass, stealing almost all the items in just four minutes.

Key Facts

  • The Villena Treasure is one of Europe’s most important Bronze Age collections.
  • The theft happened at a museum in eastern Spain.
  • Thieves smashed through a window and bulletproof glass to enter.
  • The robbery lasted about four minutes.
  • Police believe multiple people and vehicles were involved.
  • The thieves likely caused a distraction by triggering a nearby sports centre’s alarm before the break-in.
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