COTwo thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, on Tuesday morning, stealing four paintings by impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir valued at around nine million euros. The burglars initially took the artworks but abandoned two during their escape. Authorities activated emergency protocols, and police arrived quickly, though the suspects evaded capture. Surveillance footage is being analyzed to identify them. The stolen works include 'Madame Colonna Romano' and 'Young Woman at the Well,' while two were recovered after abandonment. This incident follows a similar high-profile theft at the Louvre Museum less than a year ago, raising concerns about security in French museums.
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