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On September 4, 1972, Art thieves robbed the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts of $3 million of paintings and art objects. One of their loot included a $1 million Rembrandt! It’s the largest art theft in Canadian history.
“They were discriminating thieves and had a fairly good idea of what they were looking for,” says museum spokesman Bill Bantey.
To hear a news bit on the story, follow Peter Mansbridge at CBC Digital Archives. Here is a teaser:
• The three armed thieves used a ladder propped against a back wall of the museum to enter through the skylight which was only partially alarmed due to repairs.
• Some 20 more paintings were left after the thieves accidentally set off a door alarm while leaving the museum.
It’s comforting to know that art thieves have good taste.
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LOL 🙂
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Inside job. Darn, CBC has audio only.
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… I thought it a funny report … Hindsight … 🙂
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it is funny that they robe it openly…
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I liked the term “art napping” …
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Of course, eyes wide shut…. 😛
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I mean rob, morning, Tk.
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LOL Fingers having difficulties this early, eh?! 🙂
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arthritis…. darn it.
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If Motrin doesn’t work, try coffee.
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I am on my second coffee… thank you Tk,
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