In Lyon, the attackers robbed at night, the Museum of fine arts, Fourvière, having taken from him the exhibits valued at over a million euros. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the TV channel France 3.
As noted, alert system of the Museum worked in the night from Friday to Saturday, the police quickly arrived on the scene of the call, but “equipped, determined and organized” the attackers managed to escape.
Prey of criminals became a lot of values, including the main exhibit — the Tiara of the virgin Mary, 1791 inlaid precious stone and kept in the Museum since 1899. Among the stolen ring and bowl.
The total damage may exceed a million euros. At the time of the investigation, the Fourviere Museum will be closed for visitors.