2. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist (1990, USA)
On March 18, 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers gained entry to Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. They overpowered the night guards, handcuffed them, and proceeded to steal 13 priceless artworks, including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Degas, valued at over $500 million. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories, the case remains unsolved, with the stolen art still missing. For more details, refer to The New York Times’ coverage: nytimes.com
