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Ancient golden helmet stolen in Dutch museum heist is recovered a year later

A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

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NBC NewsApr 2, 2026, 4:15 PM

Ancient golden helmet stolen in Dutch museum heist is recovered a year later

A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday.

BBC NewsApr 2, 2026, 2:20 PM

Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

CBS NewsApr 2, 2026, 3:24 PM

Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum

Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.

The Straits TimesApr 2, 2026, 1:32 PM

‘Extraordinary news’: Dutch recover stolen gold Romanian helmet

Dutch museums and galleries have been targeted by thieves in the past.

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