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'Medal theft' is the theft of medals given as rewards for military action or sports achievements. They are often stolen for resale to collectors or held for ransom.
While not common, reported instances have drawn wide press coverage.
In 2000, a gold medal was stolen from Matthew Pinsent, British rowing champion, at Heathrow.
In 2003, Lauren Burns' Olympic gold medal was stolen.
In 2004, Rabindranath Tagore's 1913 Nobel prize medal was stolen.
★ 8 detained for Tagore medal theft
★ Enhanced security for poet medals
★ Theft of medal leaves champion heartbroken
While not common, reported instances have drawn wide press coverage.
| Contents |
| Reported thefts |
| External links |
Reported thefts
In 2000, a gold medal was stolen from Matthew Pinsent, British rowing champion, at Heathrow.
In 2003, Lauren Burns' Olympic gold medal was stolen.
In 2004, Rabindranath Tagore's 1913 Nobel prize medal was stolen.
External links
★ 8 detained for Tagore medal theft
★ Enhanced security for poet medals
★ Theft of medal leaves champion heartbroken
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