Gardaí are investigating the theft last evening, 17th April 2013, of Rhino heads and horns from the National Museum Archives, Balheary Road, Swords, Co.Dublin.
Gardaí were alerted shortly after mid-night by a security man at the premises. At about 10.40 pm three masked men entered the building and tied up the security man on duty. The three men loaded Rhino heads and horns from the building into a large white van. The raiders were in the building for approximately one hour. The security man, who was uninjured, later freed himself and raised the alarm.
A Garda investigation has begun into the theft. The value of the property stolen is estimated to be in the region of €500,000. The crime scene is sealed off for forensic technical examination and an incident room has been set up at Swords Garda station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda station on 01 666 4700.
