A daring heist at a museum honoring French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir has left authorities scrambling after two thieves made off with four valuable artworks, accidentally leaving one behind while fleeing. Surveillance footage captured the theft, which officials believe targeted high-value pieces now estimated at a combined total of €9 million. The incident has raised concerns about security at cultural sites, particularly in a region known for its artistic heritage. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activity related to the stolen works.
Thieves took four artworks but dropped one as they fled, says mayor of southern town of Cagnes-sur-MerTwo thieves have broken into a museum dedicated to the French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stealing four artworks and dropping one as they fled, the local mayor has said.“Spotted thanks to the town’s video surveillance cameras, the two individuals fled, abandoning one of the stolen paintings as they ran,” said Bryan Masson, the mayor of the southern town of Cagnes-sur-Mer. His office estimated the value of the stolen works at €9m (£7.7m). Continue reading...
