Renoir paintings worth $10.5 million missing after museum heist

Four paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, valued at approximately $10.5 million, were stolen during a pre-dawn heist at the Renoir Museum in southern France. Authorities have confirmed the break-in, which resulted in the loss of the artworks from the collection.

The museum, located in the artist's former home, is a significant cultural site dedicated to preserving Renoir's legacy. Investigations into the theft are currently underway to determine the circumstances of the security breach and the whereabouts of the missing pieces.