DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs

NPR News Tuesday 13 October 2026, 05:42 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday.(Image credit: Philippe Magoni)

DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday.

(Image credit: Philippe Magoni)

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DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs

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