National Museum closed for investigations

National Museum closed for investigations

March 17, 2012   03:33 pm

The National Museum has been closed till tomorrow (March 18) due to investigations following the robbery last night during which several valuable items were stolen, police said.  

A sword, several gold coins and rings - of historical value- on display in the second floor of the museum were stolen after thieves broke into the Colombo National Museum last night.

Cinnamon Gardens Police are conducting investigations into the robbery.

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