French Museum Heist: 2,000 Coins Stolen Amid Rising Theft Concerns | AI News Digest
In a brazen theft that has shocked the art community, the Maison des Lumières in Landres, northeastern France, was targeted, resulting in the loss of approximately 2,000 gold and silver coins valued at around €90,000. The heist unfolded just hours after a notorious robbery at the Louvre, where thieves absconded with historic crown jewels. Museum personnel made the grim discovery of the crime when they found a shattered display case upon reopening the exhibit. The stolen coins, which date back to between 1790 and 1840, were part of a private collection revealed during renovations in 2011. This incident highlights a disturbing surge in museum thefts across France, prompting serious questions about the adequacy of security at cultural institutions.
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