A Danish couple is now behind bars after stealing items worth hundreds of thousands of kroner from multiple churches. Their haul included 78 chairs designed by the renowned Danish furniture maker Børge Mogensen, along with a baptismal font and a disco ball. The thefts targeted church property across several locations, and the case has drawn attention to vulnerabilities in how religious sites safeguard their belongings.
The couple acted alongside a third accomplice, forming a trio described as enterprising but criminal in their approach. According to Kristeligt Dagblad, which traced the timeline from the first break-in to the final court ruling, the group carefully planned their raids. They didn’t just take random objects—they specifically removed high-value, culturally significant pieces like the Mogensen-designed seating, which holds both artistic and historical importance in Denmark.
All three individuals have now been sentenced and are serving time in prison. The case underscores how even quiet, trusted spaces like churches can become targets for organized theft. While this incident doesn’t reflect broader trends in Danish society, it does raise practical questions about protecting public heritage without compromising openness—a balance many local communities strive to maintain.