A man suspected of an audacious theft from a safe deposit box in Geneva last March has been arrested in Zurich.
The owner says jewellery, gold watches and other precious metals were taken - worth several million francs.
Reports say the thief pretended to be a customer to access the secure area and broke the lock to the personal safe and then glued it back with putty.
The 40 year old suspect has been transferred to Germany to face other charges there.
Moment of reflection at 2pm Friday
Switzerland will hold a national day of mourning today for the victims of the fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Flu pressures hospitals
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Swiss defence minister warns of Russian propaganda
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Japanese industrial giant to create 3,000 jobs
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Warning to stay off the ice
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Health officials say flu season has not peaked
Health officials in Switzerland are warning that the flu season has not yet peaked.
