Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
Art crime investigators and security experts say burglaries from galleries across Europe are becoming more brazen.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"We will see more of this because if you are able to hit the Louvre, thieves all around the world are watching that, thinking, 'Wow' - and then they think, 'Don't we have a local museum with gold and silver?'"
— Arthur Brand , Activist
Key People
All Coverage
Art crime investigators and security experts say burglaries from galleries across Europe are becoming more brazen.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry
Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.
September 21, 2026 at 12:21 PMCultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.
September 19, 2026 at 11:18 PMFive French market hot spots on investors' radars - Reuters
Five French market hot spots on investors' radars Reuters
September 25, 2026 at 04:31 AMTurner Prize gallery 'centre of creative universe'
Work by four artists nominated for the prize will go on display from 26 September.
September 25, 2026 at 05:12 AMSouth Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting - Reuters
South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting Reuters
September 27, 2026 at 05:50 AMThe show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris - Reuters
The show must go on: struggling luxury brands seek catwalk boost in Milan and Paris Reuters
September 22, 2026 at 05:09 AM