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March 31, 2026

Thieves steal paintings worth millions from Italian museum

Intruders break into the Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, stealing the works of Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse, according to the police

Thieves steal paintings worth millions from Italian museum

TL;DR

  • Four masked thieves stole paintings worth an estimated $10 million from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy.
  • The stolen works include pieces by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, and Paul Cezanne.
  • The heist took place on the night of March 22 and reportedly lasted less than three minutes.
  • This art theft is part of a series of high-profile robberies in Europe, including a recent jewel heist at the Louvre.
  • The Louvre theft involved masked men, a chainsaw, and a crane, with jewelry worth an estimated $100 million stolen.

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