Find out how this event developed and what finally happened to the thieves.
In 2018, two thieves stole part of Sweden’s crown jewelswhich sparked a major chase by the police. However, this was not a common one because was done on watersince the men escaped by boat at full speed towards the lake Mälarenaccording to witnesses.
The stolen items were part of the Iura Regaliawhich symbolize the power of monarchies, and were two crowns and a cruciferous globe belonging to the Suebian kings of the 17th century. These jewels do not have a specific price, but are priceless pieces and heritage items of national interest.
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What was the robbery of the crown jewels like in Sweden?
The incident occurred on July 31, 2018 at noon, when the men They entered visiting hours to the cathedral of the town of Strängnäsnear Stockholm, and They ran away with the jewelry.
Witnesses claimed that the thieves escaped in a motorboat on the lake, so local police carried out a movie chase by sea and air. However, the thieves managed to escape, but not for long.
What happened to the thieves and the jewels
Two weeks after the robbery, one of the thieves was found and captured but did not say where the loot was. In February 2019 Police recovered stolen jewelry which were found in a rubbish dump in the Stockholm area. In turn, The thief was sentenced to four years and six months in prison.
Source: Ambito
