Sydney City police are investigating the theft of rare coins worth almost $1 million from the State Library of New South Wales earlier this week. About 3.40pm Wednesday 6 August 2014, a man entered the library on Macquarie Street and approached a glass display cabinet. The man broke into the display and stole 12 rare Australian coins dating from the 1850s to 1920s including an 1810 “Holey Dollar”. The coins are contained in a secure display case. Police also believe a second theft later that day may be connected. About 5.20pm it appears a man has entered the hotel on George Street, approaching a glass cabinet. The man removed four sets of diamond earrings, three diamond rings and a gold pendant from the display. These items are believed to be valued about $75,000. Forensic specialists have attended both crime scenes and police are currently investigating possible links between the two thefts.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 05:00:00 +0000
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