in the theft of Degas pastels suspected guard museum
On suspicion of involvement in the theft of pastel drawing by Edgar Degas "Les Choristes" from the museum's Cantina in Marseilles arrested the night watchman. On Friday reported Agence France-Presse.
According to sources in the local police, the man was in custody from 17:00 on December 31, but the picture has not yet detected. The investigation is trying to determine whether the suspect acted alone or remain at large of his accomplices.
The disappearance of paintings from the exhibition was seen on Thursday morning, when the exhibit opened to visitors. The police assumes that the theft occurred from 5 to 7 am, when a detainee he entered on duty.
Bed "Les Choristes" was written by Degas in 1877. Size of painting - 32 by 27 centimeters. According to some reports, it is estimated at 800 thousand euros.
"From scene to scene" (De la scene au tableau) is held in the museum with Cantina October 6, 2009 and has already attracted almost 70 thousand visitors. In connection with investigative activities on Thursday and Friday exhibition was closed, and on Saturday and Sunday will be working in Marseille last few days.
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