Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

Thieves stole four Renaissance artworks attributed to painter Antonello da Messina from the regional museum in Messina, Sicily. The heist occurred during an Italian holiday while crowds across the town were gathered for traditional Assumption holiday celebrations.

The stolen pieces, described as worth millions of euros, were taken during the museum break-in amidst the widespread public events, highlighting a vulnerability during the holiday period.