Tefaf robbery
June 28 2022
Video: via YouTube
Robbers have targeted a jewellery stand at Tefaf in Maastricht. Two of the gang, of four, have been apprehended. The fair was closed for a while, but reopened. More here in the Antiques Trade Gazette.
When I used to man stands at fairs like Tefaf, one of the ways we'd pass the time was to plan the perfect heist in the jewellery section. But I don't remember ever planning it like these guys did, just smashing cases with a hammer, and walking out. What morons.
By the way, anyone who's been to Tefaf will recognise the behaviour of the calm gentleman sitting on the bench throughout the raid - the type of collector who will under no circumstances be dissuaded from enjoying their complimentary glass of champagne.
