News has spread about a theft occurring at the museum dedicated to ancient Rome in Lausanne.
According to Swiss officials, they are currently searching for two robbers who subdued a guard, smashed a display case, and fled with dozens of gold coins. This was reported by Arab News.
The city police reported that the suspects bought tickets and entered the complex shortly before closing time on Saturday and waited for the other visitors to leave. Then, according to the plan, they attacked the guard, restrained him, and then smashed the display case.
The value of the loot has not yet been disclosed, but police said the coins have "archaeological value."
This incident occurred at a time when the price of gold sharply increased on the world market.
A museum employee, a 64-year-old Swiss citizen, was questioned by investigators. It was noted that the employee was not injured in the incident. There was no one else at the scene at that time.
The state prosecutor's office has launched a criminal investigation. The city administration of Lausanne has filed a lawsuit to recover the damages suffered by the museum. The regional government, considered the owner of the gold coins, announced its plan to initiate an investigation.
