"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. An investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how small, may be relevant to the investigation."
"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."
Unknown raiders broke into St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff in the early hours of Monday and specifically targeted the Wales is gallery. Two suspects are believed to have forced entry to the main building and stolen several items, including Bronze Age gold jewellery, from a display case. South Wales Police received a burglary report at about 12.30am and have opened an investigation, appealing for any information. Museum staff on duty followed protocol and were uninjured. The museum sits in the grounds of St Fagans Castle and features over 50 recreated historic buildings.
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