CultureFive minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
Thieves recently broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, southern France, cutting through a fence and taking four paintings worth millions of euros. Art detectives and security specialists say museum thefts across Europe are increasing, with criminals using more forceful methods and targeting valuable, portable objects such as precious metals, gemstones and art.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 00:24Original
Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
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