Detectives probing a foiled heist targeting Rembrandt paintings are probing potential links to other art raids in the UK and in Europe.
Flying Squad officers are examining the possibility that burglars who escaped empty- handed from Dulwich Picture Gallery in South East London last November are part of a gang of international art thieves.
In the past six months, crooks have stolen valuable art works in three similar burglaries, targeting loaned art in small galleries with less sophisticated security.
The Dulwich burglars abseiled through a skylight and set off an alarm. One fled after spraying an unknown substance in the face of a police officer at 11.30pm on a Wednesday.
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