The Antwerp Diamond Center Heist
The Mistake That Got Them Caught
After the heist, they gathered in a forest outside Antwerp to burn evidence. But one of the thieves panicked and dumped garbage bags filled with diamonds, receipts, and food wrappers in a random field. A farmer later found the trash and reported it to the police.
Authorities traced the receipts back to Notarbartolo, leading to his arrest.
Even after being convicted, Notarbartolo never revealed where the diamonds went. Most of the stolen gems were never recovered.
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