Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France following arrests
Summary
Two stolen Renoir paintings were found behind a fake wall in a private home in France after police arrested six suspects. The paintings were damaged but recovered about a month after being taken from a museum, and the suspects are accused of planning another theft.Key Facts
- Two Renoir paintings, "Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," worth about 4.7 million dollars, were stolen from a museum in France last month.
- Police arrested six people who were suspected of planning a second robbery at another art foundation.
- The stolen paintings were found hidden behind a false wall in a private house but were damaged and need repair.
- The thieves tried to steal two more Renoir paintings but left them behind when police arrived.
- Police used DNA, phone location, and video evidence to track down the suspects.
- The suspects face charges including organized theft and handling stolen goods.
- Authorities believe the planned second theft was not motivated by love of art.
- Local officials expressed relief at the recovery of the paintings, which are part of the region's cultural history.
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