2006: The Scream Recovered Two Years After Brazen Oslo Museum Theft
Edvard Munch’s iconic painting The Scream, stolen from the Munch Museum in Oslo on 22 August 2004, was recovered by Norwegian police on 31 August 2006. The theft had been carried out in broad daylight by masked gunmen who forced staff to the ground before fleeing with the painting and another Munch work, Madonna.
The recovery came after a lengthy investigation involving multiple arrests. The paintings were found hidden and showed some damage, but were ultimately restored and returned to public display.
