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Jewellery Worth Millions Stolen in French Museum Burglary

Burglars Steal €4 Million in Jewellery from Lalique Museum in Alsace

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Summary

Burglars broke into the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, Alsace (northeastern France) in the early hours of Sunday morning, forcing a door and smashing six display cases in the jewellery room. Approximately twenty pieces were stolen, with losses estimated at close to €4 million. The raid occurred around 5:30 AM; an alarm was triggered, but a cleaning employee arrived before security could complete checks and called the police.

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Around twenty pieces were taken.

The loss is still being assessed but is estimated at close to 4 million euros, according to a source close to the investigation.

The raid took place at around 5.30 in the morning.

An alarm was activated, but by the time the security company completed its checks, a cleaning employee had arrived first and called the police.

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Thieves raid Lalique Museum in Alsace, stealing jewellery worth millions. Discover the details of this audacious crime.

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