TRTwo thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, stealing four artworks attributed to Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of which was abandoned during their escape. The mayor confirmed the theft, estimating the total value at approximately $10 million. The museum, located in Renoir’s former home, houses personal belongings and artworks related to the painter. Authorities responded quickly, arriving within five minutes of the alarm being triggered at 5:48 a.m. This incident follows a high-profile theft at the Louvre in Paris nearly a year earlier, where eight items worth around $100 million were stolen during a daylight robbery. Despite arrests, the stolen Louvre items remain missing.
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