Swedish Crown Jewels Stolen

[AUS-97HORN 11874]

Swedish Fish are still ok though.

 

the scepter and Orb's were grabbed in broad daylight in a daring smash, grab, and speedboat getaway, they were chased by police in a helicopter, but the thieves got away.

"It's 1-0 to them right now," police spokesperson Thomas Agnevik told Swedish media.

Thieves stole priceless royal artifacts in a daring raid on a Swedish cathedral before escaping by speedboat, police said.

The thieves made off with jewels belonging to former Swedish monarchs Karl IX and Kristina from the Strängnäs Cathedral to the west of the capital, Stockholm, on Tuesday.

Two crowns and a golden orb adorned with a crucifix were taken from the cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, according to a police report. The items date from the early 17th century.

Strängnäs, Sweden

A witness told Swedish media that he was eating lunch when he saw two people running toward a boat, which they sped away in.

Police said several thieves were involved in the heist. They fled in an open-topped motorboat across the sea from the base of the church. Several police patrol boats as well as police helicopters joined a hunt for the perpetrators.

The cathedral was placed on lockdown, CNN affiliate Expressen reported, and the search for the thieves continued on Wednesday.

"To a limited extent we are still looking for (them) both on the ground and at sea. We have no new findings so far," said Tor Sevelius, commanding officer at the police's management center.

Police are investigating "any boat that may seem interesting," as the thieves may have switched to another craft, police spokesman Thomas Agnevik told Expressen.

The three items stolen were part of the funeral regalia of the king and queen, and would have been buried with the monarchs, Christofer Lundgren, dean of the Strängnäs parish, told Expressen. They were later taken from the burial site and displayed to the public, he added.

He said that while the items have monetary value, it pales in comparison to their significance to Sweden's cultural history.

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Police have released an image of one of the suspects:

[RDCanecutter 26550]

43 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said:

the scepter and Orb's were grabbed in broad daylight in a daring smash, grab, and speedboat getaway, they were chased by police in a helicopter, but the thieves got away.

There better have been Bond music playing.

[woohorn 1131]

Shoulda sprung for more than just IKEA display case.

[Brisketexan 105569]

5 minutes ago, woohorn said:

Shoulda sprung for more than just IKEA display case.

Was just in IKEA last Friday, looking for stuff for the boy's room.  Everything we looked at, I talked about in a loud, terrible Swedish accent.  My kids were embarrassed and not amused.  I thought I was fucking hysterical, and that's what's important.

[woohorn 1131]

Same exact thing just happened at a Costco in Dallas. Maybe travelers/gypsies. Were the dudes in Sweden wearing hoodies too?

[Anastasis 23498]

Not exactly the type of Swedish jewels I clicked the thread hoping for. 

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

5 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

Not exactly the type of Swedish jewels I clicked the thread hoping for. 

Here you go

[InkaUtexas 26345]

Well they had to pay for their pirate ship somehow. 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

4 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Here you go

How'd that dirty one get there on the end ?  She needs a good washing and a spanking.

[Trey3216 15380]

4 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Here you go

24 potential jewels there

[Anastasis 23498]

6 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

24 potential jewels there

I like your math

[phdhorn 6224]

Read title, thought this guy;s wife cut his nuts off or something.  He sure looks like she did.

[Steel Shank 9439]

Svedish erotica > Polish erotica

[Brisketexan 105569]

Svedish erotica > Polish erotica

Sounds like someone who doesn’t appreciate a blow jobski.

[NorthLoop 14302]

7 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Here you go

316542

[Not that Bob 739]

11 hours ago, phdhorn said:

Read title, thought this guy;s wife cut his nuts off or something.  He sure looks like she did.

I think you are confusing Crown Jewels with Family Jewels. 

[phdhorn 6224]

I thought Crown Jewels were Royal Family Jewels, part of the 99.9%.  Otherwise they'd just be another Surly poster.

[Anastasis 23498]

10 hours ago, NorthLoop said:

316542

 

I'm going 215643

 

The brunette swede intrigues me, but not the best angle. 6 is possibly trans. 

[Steamboat1874 4152]

[elfenix 34385]

19 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Here you go

looks like they need some help applying sunscreen.  i'm going to submit my resume and 2 references.

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22 minutes ago, elfenix said:

looks like they need some help applying sunscreen.  i'm going to submit my resume and 2 references.

If you don't have your OSHA sunscreen applicators pre qualification training (international regulations) get in the back of the line....

[ConferenceRoom 6147]

And the Queen was a robot so you can forget about that crazy bitch.

[52-80 19277]

better ring the IMF