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Museums and Art Thefts
Masked thieves stormed the Magnani Rocca Foundation and made off with three valuable impressionist paintings.
“Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros”
The break-in lasted less than three minutes.
Italian authorities believe a structured and organized gang was responsible.
Six-Million-Euro Renoir
The stolen paintings are estimated to be worth €9 million.
Forbes said the Renoir alone is worth at least $7 million.
The theft comes five months after the €88 million Louvre heist.
Security Concerns Mount
The robbery was described as structured and organized.
“The theft was seemingly interrupted by the museum’s security system being triggered”
The thieves tried to steal a fourth painting but abandoned it when the alarm sounded.
The museum has remained open during regular business hours.
Expert Views
The stolen works are relatively minor within the artists’ broader portfolios.
Such thefts are often linked to extortion attempts.
The event has reignited public conversations about security vulnerabilities.