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it is the safest place for antiquities and now they have to face up to the fact that greek antiquities have been stolen over the years, so it is very embarrassing. we still don't know what has gone missing from the museum's storeroom, how many items are involved or what has been sold online stop but i understand the police were contacted injanuary by the museum and have since be investigating the disappearances, which date back over several years. the museum has dismissed a member of staff. he has been named as doctor peter hicks, a senior curator in charge of greek collections. the bbc haven't been able to speak to him. his son has denied his father has done anything wrong and says it isn't fair. the items are believed to include jewelry acquired in the early 19th century amongst this collection from charles stanley, a buyer of antiquities. one expert in recovering stolen item says speed is essential. it is so important to have everything documented at this early stage. because we know things are being sold on ebay.