United KingdomFour paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, each valued at approximately €9 million, were stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, southern France. Two thieves entered the museum early Tuesday, breaking through fences and cutting through structures to access the artworks. They dropped two paintings in the museum gardens during their escape. The theft follows a series of high-profile art heists in Europe, including a notable robbery at the Louvre Museum in October 2023 where crown jewels were stolen. CCTV footage showed the suspects wearing protective gear and using tools like an electric knife and hacksaw. Local authorities reported that the thieves appeared well-prepared and were quickly identified after triggering the museum’s security alarms.
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