Auschwitz informers to miss reward

15th January 2010

Two of the informants who helped Polish police catch the Auschwitz sign thieves have failed to receive the GBP 25,000 reward, as they wish to remain anonymous.

A spokesman said that because the two had failed to reveal their identities or any details about themselves, it was impossible to transfer the money to their accounts.

Prosecutors say they have identified the mastermind of last month’s theft and will seek his arrest and extradition. ...