Renoir paintings stolen from French Riviera museum recovered, six suspects arrested

Two paintings by French impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir have been recovered one month after they were stolen from a museum dedicated to the artist on the French Riviera. Local authorities confirmed the recovery of the artworks on Friday, noting that six suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft.

The incident occurred when thieves gained access to the museum by cutting through a perimeter fence and entering through a window. While initial reports indicate that four paintings were originally taken during the break-in, the two recovered Renoir works are valued at millions of dollars.