Man Arrested in Broad Daylight Theft of 2,500-Year-Old Gold Torque From French Museum

Discovered in an ancient Celtic tomb in northern Burgundy, the neck collar is considered one of the most prized objects in the institution's collection.

Man Arrested in Broad Daylight Theft of 2,500-Year-Old Gold Torque From French Museum
The golden Celtic collar resided in the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais, along with other treasures found in the tomb of the Princess of Vix (photo DeAgostini via Getty Images)

French police arrested a man in connection with the theft of a 2,500-year-old gold torque from the Musée du Pays Châtillonnai in Burgundy.