
Thieves break into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, stealing three artworks valued at millions.
Two thieves stole three paintings valued at around €9 million from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer after breaking in early Tuesday, according to the town's mayor.
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The Renoir Museum occupies the former home and studio of French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Two thieves have stolen three paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera after breaking into the building early on Tuesday, the town's mayor said.
The heist follows a series of high-profile art and cultural-property thefts in Europe.
What happened at the Renoir Museum?
The thieves initially took four artworks, valued together at around €9 million ($10.5 million), but abandoned one as they fled.
The thieves broke into the museum shortly before 6 a.m., Mayor Bryan Masson said.
They were detected with the help of the town's video surveillance system. Police gave chase, but the pair escaped.
"During their flight, they abandoned one of the stolen paintings," Masson said.
Authorities did not immediately identify the three works that remained missing.
The museum occupies the former home and studio of French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who spent the final years of his life in Cagnes-sur-Mer. The property is surrounded by gardens and olive trees.

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