Thieves Steal Artworks From Renoir Museum on French Riviera
Two intruders broke into the museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer and took four pieces, dropping one as they fled, the local mayor said.
Two thieves broke into a museum dedicated to French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in southern France, stealing four artworks and dropping one as they fled, according to local officials.
Bryan Masson, the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, said in a statement: “This morning, two individuals broke into the Renoir Museum and stole four works of art.”
Details on the identity of the stolen pieces, the extent of any damage, and the method used by the intruders to gain entry were not immediately disclosed.
The incident adds to a string of high-profile art thefts in France in recent years, though authorities have not yet indicated whether this case is connected to any broader pattern.
An investigation into the theft is expected, though no further details on suspects or a police response were immediately available from the source report.
Sources
- Artworks stolen from Renoir Museum on French Riviera in latest heist — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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