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    Viking hoard theft

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    • The thief in the Viking hoard case was jailed for five years and three months for failure to repay a court-ordered sum.
      Viking hoard thief rearrested in Devon, England: Police still seek 240 coins
      The metal detectorist and stealer of the Herefordshire Hoard will return to jail after several months on the run.
      9 months ago — News
    • More than 300 coins were originally stolen from the Herefordshire Hoard, with only about 70 recovered so far.
      Coin from stolen Viking hoard turns up in London
      The Viking Age coin is part of a multimillion-dollar theft that led to the imprisonment of two metal detectorists operating in West Mercia.
      1 year ago — News
    • The Herefordshire Hoard, discovered by metal detectorists in 2015, contained over 300 coins, a gold ring, a silver ingot, and a rock crystal sphere pendant.
      Arrest warrant issued for thief of Viking Age hoard in the UK
      George Whittaker protests his innocence and may be attempting to escape further prison time.
      1 year ago — News
    • The Herefordshire Hoard's discovery, illegally sold on the black market, led to a significant police investigation and a community effort to reclaim the priceless Viking treasures.
      Viking treasure thief on the run in UK
      George Whittaker was responsible for hiding a hoard of Viking Age treasure valued at upwards of GBP 3 million (USD 3.9 million).
      1 year ago — News
    • The Herefordshire Hoard's discovery, illegally sold on the black market, led to a significant police investigation and a community effort to reclaim the priceless Viking treasures.
      No appeal for UK man who stole multi-million-dollar Viking treasure
      A man involved in the "Viking crime of the century" has had his attempt to appeal sentencing rejected by the Court of Appeal in London.
      2 years ago — News
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