Four-minute raid steals nearly 9kg of Bronze Age gold
By The BriefBrief
Thieves carried out a swift four-minute raid at the Museum of Villena in Spain, stealing nearly 9kg of unique Bronze Age gold and other treasures. The haul is valued at about €1.7 million.
WHO:Thieves
WHAT:A four-minute raid at the Museum of Villena to steal nearly 9kg of Bronze Age gold and other treasures worth about €1.7 million
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
WHERE:Alicante, Spain
WHY:No specific cause or motive was reported.
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