Rare security breach reported at Tower of London
LONDON (AP) - A rare security breach has been reported at the Tower of London, one of the British capital's most famous landmarks.
Authorities say the Crown Jewels and other unique artifacts are safe but that locks had to be changed after an intruder broke in and stole some keys.
Officials said Monday the keys were stolen from a sentry box at the site. They would have provided access to the Tower's drawbridges and some other areas.
Authorities say the keys were stolen last Tuesday and a police investigation into the theft is under way.
A Historic Royal Palaces statement said security procedures had not been properly followed.
The Tower is guarded by Yeoman Warders, commonly known as Beefeaters.
Authorities say the Crown Jewels and other unique artifacts are safe but that locks had to be changed after an intruder broke in and stole some keys.
Officials said Monday the keys were stolen from a sentry box at the site. They would have provided access to the Tower's drawbridges and some other areas.
Authorities say the keys were stolen last Tuesday and a police investigation into the theft is under way.
A Historic Royal Palaces statement said security procedures had not been properly followed.
The Tower is guarded by Yeoman Warders, commonly known as Beefeaters.
A view of the Tower of London that is rarely seen Wakefield Tower in the background with the Ramparts and Weapons building up front. By the way, the Crown Jewels are kept in the Jewel House, with the Yeoman's quarters in close proximity to them. I wonder, inside job? Or a poorly planned prank.......
My brother just corrected me, the Crown Jewels are now in the Waterloo Barracks, the Jewel House has been converted to offices and the such. The Yeoman quarters are also within proximity of the Barracks so they are VERY well protected.
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