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Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing
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· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The perpetrators were forced to abandon some of the items as they fled. From Paris: A museum was targeted by thieves who made off with valuable artwork.
From Paris: A museum was targeted by thieves who made off with valuable artwork. The perpetrators were forced to abandon some of the items as they fled. Police responded quickly to the alarm and are now searching for those responsible.
The thieves had apparently planned the heist, using specialized tools to gain access to the museum. They entered through the garden and made their way inside, where they removed the artwork from the walls.
Further details about the incident are available, including the methods used by the thieves and the response of the authorities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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