The Canadian Press

Warhol, Lichtenstein art stolen from Swedish museum; Disney poster also taken

Fri Jul 18, 10:00 AM

By The Associated Press

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Officials in Sweden say one or more thieves broke into a museum and stole work done by American pop icons Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Police say the break-in happened at the Abergs Museum near Stockholm early Friday.

Museum officials say two Warhol and three Lichtenstein paintings were stolen as well as a Disney movie poster.

The museum estimates the value of the stolen artwork at around three million kronor, or C$500,000.

Police have no immediate suspects in the case.

LIKE IT?  LET OTHERS KNOW

Be the first to recommend - Sign in now


See what other people are recommending - Popular Stories