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Thieves Steal the Villena Treasure in Museum Heist in Alicante

The Villena Treasure, a notable Bronze Age collection, was stolen during a heist this morning.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the early hours of today, a group of thieves raided the Museum of Villena in the province of Alicante, stealing the valuable Villena Treasure.

According to reports, the criminals pried open one of the museum's side windows and took a total of 66 original pieces from the displayed collections.

The Villena Treasure, considered one of the most significant Bronze Age collections in Europe, includes items made of gold, silver, amber, and iron, dating back to around 1000 BC.

The heist was carried out swiftly, suggesting that the thieves may have planned the robbery, a fact that has raised concern among local authorities and experts in cultural heritage.

So far, no arrests related to the robbery have been reported, and the police have initiated an investigation to clarify the details of the incident and recover the stolen items.

The museum and authorities are working together to assess the damages caused and implement additional security measures for the future.

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