"The three stolen paintings are 'Fish' by Auguste Renoir, 'Still Life with Cherries' by Paul Cézanne, and 'Odalisque on the Terrace' by Henri Matisse."
"Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than three minutes and escape across the museum gardens."
"The museum believes a structured and organized gang was responsible for the theft, which was interrupted by the alarm, local media reported."
"The crime in Parma comes after a series of high-profile heists at major European museums, including a major incident in October where thieves stole jewels and other items worth 88 million euros from the Louvre in Paris."
Three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation museum near Parma, Italy. The theft occurred on March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door. The paintings, valued in millions, were taken in under three minutes. The museum, which features a collection from art historian Luigi Magnani, suspects an organized gang was involved. The incident follows a trend of high-profile art thefts in Europe, including a significant heist at the Louvre in Paris.
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