In a bold and calculated move, thieves executed a dramatic robbery at the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, over the weekend, resulting in the theft of several ancient artifacts including a valuable golden helmet on loan from Romania. Authorities announced on Wednesday that three individuals have been arrested in connection with the crime, which occurred early Saturday morning.
The suspects were apprehended in Heerhugowaard, a town located approximately 30 miles north of Amsterdam. Among the captives, two men—Douglas Chesley Wendersteyt and Bernhard Zeeman—have been identified, while details of a third suspect, a woman, remain undisclosed. Despite these arrests, law enforcement has yet to recover the stolen artifacts and is actively searching for a fourth suspect. Surveillance images of a possible accomplice have been released, depicting a man in glasses and a dark outfit at a local hardware store in Assen.
The heist unfolded as perpetrators detonated explosives to breach a heavy access door, with footage capturing the moment of the explosion and ensuing sparks. Local police have defined the investigation as a top priority, seeking to ensure the return of the stolen treasures to the museum.
