Art theft: Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir paintings worth millions stolen from Italian museum in Parma

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Art theft: Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir paintings worth millions stolen from Italian museum in Parma  Italian police have confirmed that four thieves stole paintings by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir from a museum near Parma a week ago. The artworks are worth millions and the thieves managed the smash-and-grab in under three minutes.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/30/art-theft-cezanne-matisse-and-renoir-paintings-worth-millions-stolen-from-italian-museum-i  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:03Italian police have confirmed the robbery of several paintings worth millions of

00:08euros at a museum near the northern city of Parma one week ago. Among the pieces

00:15of art stolen were paintings by Cezanne, Matisse and Renoir. Local media reported

00:23that the four thieves were able to force a door open before stealing the paintings

00:28and escaping across the museum gardens. The heist took place in under three

00:34minutes and bears similarities with the high-profile robbery that rocked the

00:39Louvre Museum in Paris last October. Police have stated they believe a quote

00:46structured and organized gang is responsible for the theft.

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