Overview
- South Wales Police confirmed that multiple Bronze Age gold pieces were taken from a display case at St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff at about 12:30 a.m. on October 6.
- Gavin Burnett, 43, and Darren Burnett, 50, both from Northampton, have been charged with burglary in connection with the thefts and are remanded in custody.
- A 45-year-old woman from Northamptonshire arrested as part of the inquiry remains on police bail as investigators pursue further leads.
- The outstanding items include hoards from Llanwrthwrl, Capel Isaf, and Heyope in Wales, plus an Early Bronze Age gold lunula from Llanllyfni, with police publishing detailed descriptions and images.
- Authorities have not disclosed a monetary valuation and describe the artefacts as invaluable, urging tips via case reference 2500319180 through the South Wales Police portal, 101, or Crimestoppers.