This fourth arrested suspect is under full restrictions and is being questioned about his role in the art theft. He was arrested based on investigations by the detectives. The arrested suspect is not the person seen in footage from a hardware store in Assen. We are still looking for more information about the person in those images.
Searches at various locations
Following the arrest this morning, the police conducted searches at various locations, including a garage box in the municipality of Koggenland and a residence in Heerhugowaard. Data carriers, two vehicles, and clothing have been seized. Further investigations will be conducted regarding these items.
Investigation into stolen goods
The investigation is still ongoing. A team of dozens of detectives and specialists is working on the investigation into the art theft, prioritizing the recovery of the stolen goods. Extensive technical and tactical searches have been conducted in and around the Drents Museum, and investigations took place at other locations in Heerhugowaard, Alkmaar, Groningen, Assen, and Rolde. Various camera footage has also been requested and reviewed. Earlier, this already led to the arrests of three suspects.
Do you have other tips or information?
The police are still looking for additional tips, particularly regarding the suspect in the hardware store in Assen, the black Ford Transit, and the stolen goods. Check here what we already know and what we still want to know.
If you have tips or other information that may be relevant, you can share it with us via Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000 or through the Opsporingstiplijn at 0800-6070 and the tip form at Police.nl/Assen-en.
You can also contact the Criminal Intelligence Team of the police. They may, under certain conditions, keep the identity of their sources confidential, ensuring that information reaches the detectives anonymously. You can reach them at 088-6617734. If its urgent, please call 112.