"The thieves forced open the entrance door to get into a room on the first floor before escaping across the museum gardens. The operation took less than three minutes and was structured and organised."
"The stolen paintings had an estimated total value of 9m (7.8m), including works by renowned artists such as Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse."
"Police are looking at the museum's video surveillance footage and that of neighbouring businesses to gather evidence on the theft."
"The theft is the latest in a series of robberies targeting major museums in Europe, highlighting a concerning trend in art crime."
Four masked men stole three valuable paintings from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy on March 22. The artworks included pieces by Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse, valued at approximately 9 million euros. The thieves forced open the entrance door and escaped through the museum gardens in under three minutes. The museum's surveillance system and police intervention prevented further theft. Authorities are reviewing video footage from the museum and nearby businesses. This incident is part of a trend of museum robberies across Europe.
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