Bronze Age jewellery stolen from St Fagans Museum
South Wales Police say two suspects forced entry to the main building and stole several items, including Bronze Age gold jewellery
South Wales Police is investigating a burglary at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff.
At around 12.30am on Monday, October 6th, a report was received of a burglary at the museum.
Two suspects forced entry to the main building:
Detective Inspector Bob Chambers, from South Wales Police, said:
“At this time, we believe that two suspects forced entry to the main building, where several items, including Bronze Age gold jewellery, have been stolen from a display case.
“Any information, no matter how small, may be relevant to the investigation.”
The investigation is continuing and South Wales Police are urging anyone with information to contact them as soon as possible.
"We are saddened by the events in what was a targeted attack"
An Amgueddfa Cymru spokesperson added:
“As a museum we are saddened by the events in what was a targeted attack on St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff.
"The objects presumed stolen are examples of Bronze Age gold jewellery and were on display in the Wales is gallery.
“We would like to thank South Wales Police for their cooperation in this investigation and their prompt response when they were alerted in the early hours.
"We are also very grateful to the staff members who were on duty overnight, followed protocol and who were thankfully uninjured during the incident.”