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Thieves Steal $16M From Saudi Princess in Italy

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(Newser) – Thieves made off with $16 million in cash and jewels from the safe of a Saudi princess in Sardinia, the BBC reports. Investigators believe the burglars used a master key to gain access to her room in a chic resort and rip the safe from the wall. The theft sparked a diplomatic incident, and Saudi military officials and the Italian secret services were dispatched to the island, according to Italian media.

The theft took place in Porto Cervo, Sardinia's highest-profile resort.
The theft took place in Porto Cervo, Sardinia's highest-profile resort.   (©Dirk Hartung)
Italian investigators believe the thieves had inside help.
Italian investigators believe the thieves had inside help.   (Shutter Stock)
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The thieves used a master key. In 10 minutes at dinner time, without making any noise, they managed to remove the safe from a suite occupied by the Saudi princess. - Italian daily La Stampa

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Revenge_of_Mint
Aug 10, 09 7:53 AM CDT
Shit sucks but i bet he has at least a few more millions. Reply
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Revenge_of_Mint
Aug 10, 09 8:13 AM CDT
Her my bad.
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msutah
Aug 10, 09 9:09 AM CDT
Who travels with that kind of cash and jewelry? Seems foolish to me and hard to feel too sorry for her when so many people have nothing. Reply
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Reader64481089
Aug 10, 09 9:11 AM CDT
To the Royal family that is pocket change
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radnip
Sep 29, 09 5:48 AM CDT
There is money out there. Most workers just don't seem to know that.
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