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Gang steals French art in Zurich Gang steals French art in Zurich
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An armed gang has stolen paintings by French Impressionists Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh and Monet from a museum in Zurich, Swiss police say. An armed gang has stolen paintings by the Impressionists Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh and Monet from a museum in Zurich, Swiss police say.
They say the robbery took place on Sunday and that the masterpieces are valued at more than $91m (£47m).They say the robbery took place on Sunday and that the masterpieces are valued at more than $91m (£47m).
Police have not yet named the museum. They say they will provide more information at 1330 (1230 GMT).Police have not yet named the museum. They say they will provide more information at 1330 (1230 GMT).
It comes just days after two paintings by Picasso were stolen from a Swiss exhibition near Zurich.It comes just days after two paintings by Picasso were stolen from a Swiss exhibition near Zurich.
Picasso's oil paintings - Head of Horse and Glass and Pitcher - were taken from an exhibition in the town of Pfaeffikon last Wednesday.Picasso's oil paintings - Head of Horse and Glass and Pitcher - were taken from an exhibition in the town of Pfaeffikon last Wednesday.