Thieves stole three valuable paintings from an Italian museum in a swift overnight operation. The artworks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were taken from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation near Parma.
Police said the heist occurred early Sunday and took just three minutes. The stolen pieces are estimated to be worth millions of euros. Authorities are reviewing security footage and have launched an investigation.
The foundation’s collection is housed in a villa in the Emilia-Romagna region. Officials have not disclosed specific details about the security breach. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in protecting cultural heritage from targeted theft.