Polish prosecutors seek to arrest a Swedish man in for theft of Auschwitz sign
By APWednesday, January 13, 2010
Poland seeks to arrest Swede in Auschwitz theft
WARSAW, Poland — Polish prosecutors say they have identified the Swedish mastermind of the theft from Auschwitz of the “Arbeit Macht Frei” sign and will seek his arrest and extradition to Poland.
Prosecutor Artur Wrona said Wednesday that Swedish prosecutors have confirmed the identity of the suspect as Anders H.
Polish prosecutors withheld the suspect’s last name, as required by Polish law.
Wrona said the man must be brought to Poland before charges can be filed and said prosecutors will issue a European arrest warrant.
Five Poles are under arrest after confessing to taking part in the theft Dec. 18 of the sign, which says “Work Sets You Free” in German. The symbol of Nazi World War II atrocities was found Dec. 20 cut into three pieces.
