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chowder66

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9. Four suspects have been arrested and questioned, including a restoration specialist at the museum, the Interior Ministry

Reply to TheFarseer (Reply #6)

Sun Sep 21, 2025, 09:47 PM

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They were preparing for an exhibit. The workers will know about the exhibits, will be told about handling with care, etc.
And it was taking from the restoration area.

I can only assume they knew they were taking something very precious.

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When I saw the headline, my first thought was about Melanoma's trip to Egypt Totally Tunsie Sunday #1

Please tell me they didn't know TheFarseer Sunday #2

If they were working in the restoration department, they sure as hell knew. chowder66 Sunday #3

Was either Don Jr or Eric anywhere within 100 miles? allegorical oracle Sunday #4

I thought it said TheFarseer Sunday #6

Four suspects have been arrested and questioned, including a restoration specialist at the museum, the Interior Ministry chowder66 Sunday #9

They did, but from another article it was clear that at least authorities believed Ms. Toad Sunday #10

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reminds me of what the knuckle dragging French Revolutionaries did... WarGamer Sunday #7

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