Friday, December 24, 2004

Suspect held on Munch Robbery

Norwegian police have interrogated a 37 year old suspect in last summers robbery of the "The Scream" and "Madonna" by world-renowned artist Edward Munch. Oslo police said the man was a suspect and, although released, was "still a suspect".

"The Scream", one of the most famous images ever painted, and "Madonna" were grabbed last August by armed, hooded gunmen in broad daylight from the Munch Museum in Oslo. The two paintings are still missing, and quoted criminal sources suggested that the paintings may have been damaged in the daring robbery.
Experts said the paintings are too famous to be resold, and will probably be used as insurance ransom for their 10 million pound value.