General · 8 September 2026

Four Renoir artworks worth £7.7 million stolen from French museum

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Police were at the Renoir museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, this morning after four artworks were stolen by two thieves. The museum's alarm went off at 5:48 a.m., and local police arrived just five minutes later. The mayor, Bryan Masson, said the stolen works are valued at 9 million euros, about £7.7 million.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 September 2026 at 9:26

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