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Australian Man Charged with Stealing Ancient Artifacts

2/21/2026

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Miguel Simon Mungarrieta Monsalve was charged by an Australian court with stealing four artifacts from the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture.
The stolen items include a 2,600-year-old wooden cat figure and a 3,300-year-old necklace.
Three of the four artifacts were recovered from his vehicle.
Some artifacts were damaged beyond repair.
The artifacts will undergo professional assessment before being displayed again.

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Story summary

Miguel Simon Mungarrieta Monsalve was charged by an Australian court with stealing four artifacts from the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture.
The stolen items include a 2,600-year-old wooden cat figure and a 3,300-year-old necklace.
Three of the four artifacts were recovered from his vehicle.
Some artifacts were damaged beyond repair.
The artifacts will undergo professional assessment before being displayed again.