00:00Thieves have reportedly stolen half a dozen Roman-era statues from Syria's largest museum.
00:08One official tells the Associated Press the culprits snatched six marble statues.
00:14The National Museum of Damascus was briefly closed after a broken door, discovered Monday morning,
00:20revealed an apparent break-in overnight. That's according to another official.
00:24Both officials asked to remain anonymous as the Syrian government had yet to release an official
00:29response at the time. Later, authorities confirmed an investigation is underway and were questioning
00:34guards and others, along with ramped-up security measures at the museum. No arrests have been
00:39reported in the case. The museum is home to priceless artifacts from the country's long history.
00:45The museum reopened in January, following a brief closure after rebels overthrew the Assad regime
00:50last year. For more on this story, download the Straight Arrow News app or go to san.com.
