Suspect held after exhibits 'worth millions' stolen
By Jiang Xueqing | China Daily | Updated: 2011-05-12 07:57
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Nine pieces of art, mainly Western-style gold purses and cosmetic containers covered with jewels and made between 1920 and 1945, were stolen from an exhibition in the Palace Museum at midnight on May 8. Provided to China Daily |
BEIJING - A man who is suspected of stealing nine pieces of art from an exhibition in the Palace Museum was arrested by the Beijing police authorities on Wednesday, China Central Television (CCTV) reported.
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