Millions in Dutch Art Stolen

Up to twenty 17th Century Dutch paintings and numerous silver items worth 10 million euros (7 million pounds) have been stolen from Westfries Museum in Hoorn, Netherlands. The security system at the 125-year-old museum had been checked on Thursday, its spokesman said. Employees discovered the art theft on Monday morning when they found smashed display cases, broken doors and empty frames. The stolen art - which constituted the core of the art collection - are believed to be too well known to be sold on the open market. For the full story - click the title Irish Art