NORWAY

The Art Theft Notices displayed on the FBI web site constitute only a partial listing of the objects registered on the National Stolen Art File. All requests for searches of the National Stolen Art File must be made through a law enforcement agency.

Recovered

In August 2006, Norwegian police announced the recovery of both paintings.

Edvard Munch

On Sunday, August 22, 2004, two paintings by Edvard Munch, "The Scream" and "Madonna," were stolen during an armed robbery of a museum in Oslo, Norway. The thieves used a stolen getaway car to escape the scene of the crime. The vehicle was found abandoned nearby and the frames of the paintings were found not far from the museum.

If you have any infromation regarding this theft, please contact your local FBI Office or United States Embassy.

If you have any infromation on other art thefts in Norway, contact the Norway Police.