Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early on September 8, 2026, taking four artworks from the museum dedicated to French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
The suspects were detected by surveillance cameras and chased by police. During their escape, they dropped one of the paintings, leaving three works still missing. The town’s mayor, Bryan Masson, said the artworks involved were valued at around €9 million, or roughly $10 million.
The break-in happened shortly before 6 a.m., and authorities reportedly responded within minutes. Police are searching for the two suspects, while the identities of the stolen paintings have not yet been officially disclosed.
The Renoir Museum opened in 1960 inside the artist’s former home, where he spent the final years of his life. Its collection includes Renoir paintings, sculptures, furniture and personal objects, including his easel and wheelchair.