The suspect was arrested by the police this morning and has been transferred to a police station. This fifth arrested suspect is not the person seen in the footage from a hardware store in Assen but came forward in the investigation. He will be questioned about his involvement in the art theft.
Search in Residence
After the arrest, the police conducted an investigation in a house in Alkmaar. Digital data carriers were seized during this investigation. Further investigation will be conducted on these.
Investigation into Stolen Goods
The investigation into the art theft is still ongoing, with priority and focus on locating the stolen masterpieces. This investigation previously led to the arrests of four suspects. Three of them are still in custody.
Do You Have Other Tips or Information?
Check here what we already know and what we still want to know. The police are still looking for additional tips about the art theft or other information that may be important for the investigation. You can share this with us via Crime Anonymous at 0800-7000, as well as via the Investigation Tip Line at 0800-6070 and the tip form on Police.nl/Assen-nl.
You can also contact the Criminal Intelligence Team of the police. They may under certain conditions shield the identity of their sources and can ensure that information reaches the investigation anonymously. You can reach them at 088-6617734. If it is urgent, call 112.