The Most Insane Things That People Have Ever Stolen

Da Vinci’s Madonna of the Yarnwinder

Yet another Da Vinci piece stolen! This one was on display for 236 years before it was stolen in 2003. Two thieves posing as tourists snatched it under everyone’s noses… In the middle of the day!

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