"The robbers triggered the alarm at the Adrien Dubouche institute in Limoges early on Thursday. They smashed a window to gain entry, said a source, who asked not to be named. The museum said the gang made off with two particularly important dishes of Chinese porcelain dating from the 14th and 15th centuries and an 18th-century Chinese vase, all designated as national treasures. Police were told the haul was worth about 9.5m (8.2m)."
"Prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated theft of cultural property exhibited in a French museum, committed in a group and with damage to property. Security guards called police quickly after arriving on the scene but the suspects had already fled, according to Emilie Abrantes, public prosecutor for Limoges. The city's mayor, Emile Roger Lombertie, added: The security system worked, but it may need to be reviewed."
Thieves broke a window and triggered the alarm during a night raid on the Adrien Dubouche institute in Limoges, making off with three porcelain works. The stolen objects included two Chinese dishes dating from the 14th and 15th centuries and an 18th-century Chinese vase, all designated national treasures, with an estimated value of €9.5m (£8.2m). Prosecutors opened an investigation into aggravated theft of cultural property committed in a group and with property damage. Security guards called police quickly but suspects had fled. Officials said the security system functioned but may need review. The museum holds about 18,000 works.
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