Summary
Thieves stole gold artefacts from the St Fagans National Museum of History in Wales in a quick four-minute heist. The robbers targeted specific items in the museum's Bronze Age collection, leaving authorities unable to specify which artefacts were taken. The police responded quickly but were unable to catch the thieves.
Key Facts
- The robbery took place at the St Fagans National Museum of History in Wales.
- Thieves stole gold artefacts from the museum's Bronze Age collection.
- The heist lasted approximately four minutes.
- Police were called and arrived within five minutes, using a helicopter in the search.
- The museum's chief executive said the thieves knew exactly what they were after.
- It remains unclear what specific items were stolen or their value.
- St Fagans is a popular heritage museum in Wales, founded in 1948.
- The museum experienced a major redevelopment in 2018.
