DNA left on a protective painting cover assisted investigators in recovering two stolen Renoir paintings and revealed what authorities believe were preparations for another art heist, according to a statement from a French prosecutor on October 12, 2026. The recovered paintings, "Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano" and "Young Woman at the Well," were stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer.
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French Investigators Recover Stolen Renoirs Using DNA Evidence
French investigators utilized DNA evidence found on a protective cover to recover two stolen Renoir paintings and to uncover potential plans for another art theft. The announcement was made by a French prosecutor on October 12, 2026.
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French Investigators Recover Stolen Renoirs Using DNA Evidence