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heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves
forcing open the entrance door, police said.
The three stolen paintings are “Fish” by Auguste Renoir, “Still
Life with Cherries” by Paul Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the
Terrace” by Henri Matisse.
The Magnani Rocca Foundation, a private museum, lies in the
heart of the countryside 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Parma.
Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the
paintings in less than three minutes and escape across the
museum gardens.
Established in 1977, the foundation hosts the collection of the
art historian Luigi Magnani and also includes works by Dürer,
Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya and Monet.
The museum believes a structured and organized gang was
responsible for the theft, which was interrupted by the alarm,
local media reported.
The museum didn't post any statement about the theft on its
website and wasn't reachable for a comment, as it is closed on
Monday.
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 ($101 million) from the Louvre in Paris.
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