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chowder66

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9. Four suspects have been arrested and questioned, including a restoration specialist at the museum, the Interior Ministry

Reply to TheFarseer (Reply #6)

Sun Sep 21, 2025, 09:47 PM

Sep 21

They were preparing for an exhibit. The workers will know about the exhibits, will be told about handling with care, etc.
And it was taking from the restoration area.

I can only assume they knew they were taking something very precious.

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Egyptians outraged after ancient pharaoh's bracelet was stolen from Cairo museum and melted down [View all] dalton99a Sep 21 OP

When I saw the headline, my first thought was about Melanoma's trip to Egypt Totally Tunsie Sep 21 #1

Please tell me they didn't know TheFarseer Sep 21 #2

If they were working in the restoration department, they sure as hell knew. chowder66 Sep 21 #3

Was either Don Jr or Eric anywhere within 100 miles? allegorical oracle Sep 21 #4

I thought it said TheFarseer Sep 21 #6

Four suspects have been arrested and questioned, including a restoration specialist at the museum, the Interior Ministry chowder66 Sep 21 #9

They did, but from another article it was clear that at least authorities believed Ms. Toad Sep 21 #10

Well criminally it make sense - because stolen art is catalogued and very hard to sell. harumph Sep 21 #5

reminds me of what the knuckle dragging French Revolutionaries did... WarGamer Sep 21 #7

There will be a worldwide wave of this, from priceless antiques to cheap chains and armbands. DFW Sep 21 #8