Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Summary
Burglars stole jewelry worth about $4.5 million from the Lalique museum in northeastern France during a morning raid. The thieves broke into the museum, smashed display cases, and escaped before police arrived after a cleaning staff called them.Key Facts
- The theft happened around 5:30 am on Sunday at the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France.
- About twenty pieces of crystal jewelry were stolen, which cannot be melted down.
- The museum was forced to close for several days due to the burglary.
- An alarm was triggered, but security staff delayed responding, allowing the thieves to escape.
- The museum displays Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry and glass works.
- The town mayor suggested the burglars were well-informed specialists.
- This theft follows several recent break-ins targeting French museums, including a $102 million jewelry theft at the Louvre in 2024.
- French museums have faced increased burglaries involving valuable art and jewelry in recent months.
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