“尴尬”！大英博物馆被盗

The majority of the items in question were small pieces kept in a storeroom belonging to one of the Museum's collections. They include gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD.

"This is a highly unusual incident. I know I speak for all colleagues when I say that we take the safeguarding of all the items in our care extremely seriously. "

Christopher A.Marinello, a lawyer who works on recovering stolen art, said in a telephone interview that thefts from museums were "a big problem" worldwide and often involved staff. Still, he added, "for this to happen at the British Museum is extremely embarrassing and alarming."

...the museum has also attracted controversy because it has resisted calls from communities around the world to return items of historical significance that were acquired during the era of the British Empire.