Ancient Egyptian Necklace Stolen From Dayton Museum

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Dayton police said someone stole an ancient Egyptian necklace from the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.

The necklace, made from carnelian gems, was donated in the 1940s, but it is believed to be several thousand years old.

Lynn Simonelli, vice president of collection and research for the museum, said someone tampered with the display case that held the necklace.

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