Auschwitz Sign Returned to Museum

Famous sign ‘arbeit macht frei’ (en. work shall make you free) has been returned to Auschwitz Museum. Stolen couple of weeks ago has been found. It’s a bit damaged but will be reintroduced to the Museum’s gate.

Meanwhile it is secured for evidence of how it was dismantled and what kinds of tools were used in the process, as well as biological data such as hair or blood samples, which could be used as evidence against the suspects.

The five accused men had been caught with the help of informants, after a reward of 100,000 złoty was offered by the museum. The police revealed that the reward will be split 60/40 between two people, who will remain anonymous.

The museum is still seeking funding to finance general renovations as well as an increase in security.

Though the sign has been returned, the case of its theft is far from closed, reminded police spokesman Inspector Dariusz Nowak. He said that this morning, the Krakow prosecutor filed for a European Arrest Warrant for a Swedish citizen, Anders Hoegstroem, who they believe is behind the theft’s commission. We will keep you informed.

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