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The Swedish royal family is undoubtedly glamorous, as is the crime that left them – and their subjects – short of two priceless historic crowns and a royal orb. On July 30, in broad daylight, two thieves jumped into an outboard moored under Strängnäs cathedral in southeastern Sweden and fled with these 17th century accessories
. called the police after attending the escape, reports the Daily Mail. "I saw the boat right there, a little white boat with a motor at the back.The two men jumped on board precipitately.I knew immediately that they were burglars because of their behavior … the fact that the boat was waiting for me, it was obvious to me that they were burglars. "
Police sued perpetrators by land, sea and air in boats, planes, helicopters and cars heading in all directions – in vain. The authorities say that they still have no idea where the thieves are gone. "It's 1-0 for them right now," police spokesman Thomas Agnevik told reporters. "By boat, you can reach Mälaren, Köping or Arboga to the west, or Västerås, Eskilstuna or Stockholm if you drive to the east." He said that research continues.
The authorities are seeking comments from all witnesses willing to come forward. "Let the police determine what is interesting information," advises a press release (in Swedish). They did not put a price on the jewels of the secular crown.
One of the missing crowns belonged to Karl IX, who ruled from 1604 to 1611, and the other to his wife, Kristina. The members of the royal family were buried with the headgear, which was then exhumed and put on public display.
The stolen items had been locked in glass boxes and exposed to the public when the bold robbery took place in the open church. job. Nobody was physically injured during the crime, although the pride of the royal family and the people may have been slightly bruised. "It's part of the national cultural heritage – it's a stolen Swedish company," Christofer Lundgren, Dean of the Cathedral, told the press.
As a hero, there is a missing piece, even though thieves continue to escape the police. A good getaway is exciting, but criminals have to unload their loot for the crime to be worth it and the risk – anyone who has seen a movie sees it. But it seems difficult to do with the jewels of the Swedish royal family.
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