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DNA leads to recovery of two stolen Renoirs

DNA left on a painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover plans for another heist, a French prosecutor said. Vehicle tracking helped investigators make arrests.
WHO: Investigators, according to a French prosecutor
WHAT: Investigators recovered two stolen Renoirs and uncovered plans for another heist.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: DNA left on a painting cover helped investigators recover the paintings and uncover the alleged heist plans.

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