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22/11/2013
Librarian Arrested Over Stolen Books, Pamphlets and Manuscripts
A librarian has been arrested in connection with the theft of books, pamphlets and historical manuscripts from the National Library of Ireland.
Following a 12 month investigation members of the arts and antiquities unit of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation raided the home of a 35-year0old man at around 6am on Thursday morning.
Approximately 250 books, pamphlets and historical documents – valued at about €100,000 – were uncovered at the man's home.
An investigation was launched after the Dublin Library began to notice materials going missing.
It is understood that the man's motives for taking the times are not yet known.
Recovered items are still be catalogued by officers.
(MH/CD)
Following a 12 month investigation members of the arts and antiquities unit of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation raided the home of a 35-year0old man at around 6am on Thursday morning.
Approximately 250 books, pamphlets and historical documents – valued at about €100,000 – were uncovered at the man's home.
An investigation was launched after the Dublin Library began to notice materials going missing.
It is understood that the man's motives for taking the times are not yet known.
Recovered items are still be catalogued by officers.
(MH/CD)
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