Cagnes-sur-Mer: Renoir works stolen from museum in theft estimated at 9 million euros
Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the Côte d'Azur early Tuesday, stealing four artworks before abandoning two during their escape, according to information reported by RFI.
A burglary targeted the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the Côte d'Azur early Tuesday, according to RFI. Two thieves reportedly broke into the facility and stole four artworks before abandoning two of them during their getaway.
The loss related to this theft is estimated at 9 million euros, according to the same source.
This incident revives questions about security at French museums, a topic regularly brought up following art thefts at cultural institutions across the country.
The precise circumstances of the burglary, as well as the identity of the artworks taken and recovered, have not been detailed at this time. An investigation is underway to find those responsible for the theft and locate the remaining missing items.
Sources
- France: des œuvres de Renoir dérobées au musée de Cagnes-sur-mer pour 9 millions d'euros — RFI — Français
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