Historic sign stolen from Auschwitz

The infamous iron sign over the gate to the Auschwitz memorial site with the words “Arbeit Macht Frei” – German for “Work Sets You Free” – has been stolen.

Historic sign stolen from Auschwitz

The infamous iron sign over the gate to the Auschwitz memorial site with the words “Arbeit Macht Frei” – German for “Work Sets You Free” – has been stolen.

Police believe it was stolen between 3.30am and 5am today, when museum guards noticed that it was missing and alerted police.

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