French police hunt thieves after two Renoir paintings stolen in museum heist
Two paintings by the 19th-century master were taken in a burglary that has renewed concerns about security at French cultural institutions.
French police launched a search Tuesday for two thieves who fled with two Renoir paintings from a museum, leaving behind two others as they escaped, according to France 24. The heist adds to a series of high-profile art thefts in France, including a daylight robbery last year of crown jewels valued at approximately $100 million from the Louvre in Paris.
The incident has reignited debate over the protection of France's cultural heritage and museum security measures.
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- French police hunt Renoir thieves after lightning museum heist — France 24 — English
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