Two Renoir paintings stolen from French Riviera museum in overnight heist
Thieves broke into a small museum on Tuesday and made off with four works, but abandoned two as they fled.
Two thieves cut through a fence and climbed through a window to steal four valuable Renoir paintings from a museum on the French Riviera on Tuesday, according to authorities. The suspects abandoned two of the artworks during their escape.
Christopher Marinello, a lawyer and founder of Art Recovery International, told France 24 that offering a reward for information could significantly aid in recovering stolen art. He characterized Europe's museums as being "under siege," citing broader theft concerns across the continent.
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- 'Europe's museums are under siege', art recovery expert says — France 24 — English
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