Burglary at Lalique Museum: jewellery valued at an estimated 4 million euros stolen
An armed robbery took place during the night of Saturday to Sunday at the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, in the Bas-Rhin. The perpetrators made off with around twenty pieces of jewellery.
Burglary at Lalique Museum: jewellery valued at an estimated 4 million euros stolen
During the night of Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 July 2026, the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, in the Bas-Rhin, was the target of a burglary. The perpetrators managed to enter the premises around 5.30 a.m. and headed directly towards the room where the most valuable works are kept.
According to information reported by the AFP news agency, approximately twenty pieces of jewellery were taken. Initial estimates value the loss at several million euros, possibly up to four million. A source close to the investigation confirmed that the exact amount was still being assessed.
The theft was discovered by an employee of the cleaning company, who arrived first at the scene. Alerted by signs of forced entry, she immediately notified the authorities. The building's alarm had nevertheless functioned normally.
French authorities have opened an investigation. Investigators are carefully examining surveillance camera footage in an attempt to identify the burglars and locate them.
Following this incident, the museum's management announced that the establishment would remain closed for several days whilst investigations were conducted and security at the site was restored.
The Lalique Museum, which has been open since 2011 near the company's workshop, is dedicated to the work of the famous jewellery and glassware creator René Lalique, a major figure in Art Nouveau and Art Deco. It is among the most important institutions presenting the work of this French artist.
This latest theft comes just a few months after the spectacular robbery of the Louvre Museum in Paris, where perpetrators stole jewellery valued at 102 million dollars in less than eight minutes, reigniting debate over museum security in France.
Source: Newsit.gr