Renoir paintings stolen from provincial French museum
Summary
Four paintings by the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir were stolen from a small museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France. Two of the paintings were later found abandoned nearby, and police are searching for the thieves.Key Facts
- The theft happened early in the morning, triggering the museum's alarm at 5:48 a.m.
- Police arrived within five minutes but the thieves had already left.
- The stolen paintings include "Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano," "Coco Lisant," and "Young Girl at the Well."
- The total value of the stolen paintings is estimated at $10.5 million.
- The museum is located in Renoir’s last home, making it an important historical site.
- The museum was closed during the police investigation.
- The mayor called for better security in museums across France.
- This theft follows a recent high-profile theft of crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris.
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