"The three stolen paintings are 'Fish' by Auguste Renoir, 'Still Life with Cherries' by Paul Cezanne, and 'Odalisque on the Terrace' by Henri Matisse."
"Local media reported that the thieves took the paintings in less than three minutes and escaped across the museum gardens."
"Italian art expert Claudio Strinati said that the three stolen paintings are minor works from the three masters."
"'Art thefts can indeed be carried out for the purpose of extortion,' he said."
Three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation 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 suspects an organized gang was involved, as the theft was interrupted by an alarm. Art expert Claudio Strinati noted that the stolen works are minor pieces and suggested the possibility of a ransom request following the heist.
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