Summary
Two valuable Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France have been found, and six suspects were arrested. The thieves broke in by cutting a fence and smashing a window but abandoned two other stolen paintings while escaping.Key Facts
- The theft happened in early September at a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera.
- Thieves took four paintings but only escaped with two: "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Jeune femme au puits."
- The stolen paintings were recovered about a month later.
- Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft.
- The thieves used tools like an electric saw to remove the paintings from their frames.
- Two other stolen paintings were dropped during the getaway.
- The museum houses nine Renoir paintings, along with sculptures and personal items of the artist.
- Recent museum thefts in France have raised concerns about security and organized criminal groups targeting art collections.
