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Renaissance Artworks Stolen in Museum Heist

Updated 2026-08-17 04:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Thieves stole Renaissance masterworks from the MuMe museum during Sicily's Ferragosto holiday. The theft occurred on August 17, 2026, as Messina celebrated.

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Thieves steal Renaissance artworks in museum heist during Italian holiday

As Messina celebrated Sicilian holiday Ferragosto, thieves struck the MuMe museum to steal the masterworks by Antonello.

2026-08-17 03:53 UTC