( CNN ) -- Rather than getting treated like royalty , an African king got a rude introduction to Norway when thieves made off with his luggage -- with his precious , valuable jewelry tucked inside . The whereabouts of King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II 's valuables inside the bag swiped Wednesday from the lobby of the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Oslo remain unknown . Police used surveillance video to identify a man and woman suspected in the theft and are asking for citizens ' help in identifying them , acting Oslo Assistant Chief of Police Hege Naustad told CNN on Saturday . While Ghana is a constitutional democracy led by a president since the mid-20th century , it has a rich history beyond that -- including groups that date back centuries , including the Asantes , who are centered inland in the West African nation . The current leader of the traditional Asante kingdom , the 62-year-old King Osei Tutu , remains a prominent figure in Ghana . Based at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi , he frequently weighs in on issues -- from expressing condolences over the death this summer of Ghanaian President John Evans Atta Mills to promoting development and unity among Asanteman chiefs . As recently as Friday , he asked all politicians `` to refrain from personal attacks and insinuations '' ahead of December elections , according to his website . The king had gone to Oslo to promote his people by taking part in a conference run by the Norwegian African Business Association , according to Naustad . The British-educated monarch landed at the airport in the Scandinavian city Wednesday , and subsequently made his way to the hotel in the city center . It was there in the hotel lobby that one of the king 's bags was stolen , the assistant police chief said . The royal jewelry inside the stolen luggage is `` of great value , '' he added . The theft was immediately reported to authorities , with the hotel 's surveillance tape soon becoming a key piece of evidence . The video shows a backpack-toting male suspect entering through a revolving door wearing a cap , sunglasses and light pants . The other person pictured is a woman in a head scarf and glasses , wearing light pants , a dark jacket and a dark shirt underneath .
Prince Otumfuo Osei - II , head of the Asante people , goes to Norway to attend a conference . One of his bags is stolen from the lobby of a Radisson Blu in Oslo , according to police . The luggage contains royal jewelry ` ` of great value , '' police say . Authorities release video hoping the public can identify two suspects in the theft .