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Masked Thieves Steal Millions in Crystal Jewelry from French Lalique Museum
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First reported by Ynet · 14 hours ago
What happened
Masked thieves raided the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, stealing around 20 unique crystal jewelry pieces worth approximately 4 million euros. The security system failed to respond effectively, and the crime was discovered by a cleaning worker. Authorities are investigating the incident, which follows a major 2025 Louvre heist.
- 01Around 20 unique crystal jewelry pieces worth about 4 million euros were stolen from Lalique Museum.
- 02The security alarms sounded but the security company failed to respond or alert police promptly.
- 03The crime was discovered by a cleaning worker who alerted authorities.
- 04The mayor suggested the thieves were experts with prior detailed information.
- 05The museum was designated a sensitive site after the 2025 Louvre heist of $102 million in jewelry.
- 06Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and capture the thieves.
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