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Thieves Steal $16M From Saudi Princess in Italy

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 10, 2009 6:52 AM CDT

(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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COMMENTS
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Revenge_of_Mint
Aug 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT
Shit sucks but i bet he has at least a few more millions.
Kookey90
Aug 10, 2009 10:45 AM CDT
Could this be the "Ocean's Fourteen" gang ? Like most posters have already stated - I have no pity for the Saudi bitch.
wwwonderer
Aug 10, 2009 9:34 AM CDT
She won't miss the $16M, pocket change.

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