Men Charged in Theft of Priceless Art

Men Charged in Theft of Priceless Art

Two men have been charged after a "high value piece of art" was stolen from Belfast city centre.

Charges and Court Appearance
A 49-year-old man has been charged with handling stolen goods and theft, and a 39-year-old man has been charged with theft, as per the PSNI. Both individuals are set to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday, April 4.

Police Statement
According to a statement from the authorities, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service as per regular protocols. The incident was reported shortly before 4pm on Wednesday, April 2, leading to the apprehension of the suspects in the Ormeau Road area.

Additional Details
Police recovered a painting and other items linked to a separate theft. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police quoting reference 1071 of 02/04/25 or reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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