The Greatest Record Breaking Heists and Robberies in History

Drumlanrig Castle Robbery

in 2003, four men appearing as tourists in the UK stole the da Vinci Madonna of Yarnwinder. They arrived like normal tourists very early in the morning, and then took down an 18-year-old tour guide holding an ax to her neck. With quickness, they took the painting and escaped through the window. They then offered a £4.25 million ransom to the duke and his son, Richard.

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