CCTV shows suspects make off on foot with stolen artworks

CCTV shows suspects make off on foot with stolen artworksTwo armed men have stolen at least 13 paintings from a library in São Paulo, Brazil, including eight engravings by famed French artist Henri Matisse.Authorities said on Monday that they had found the "escape vehicle" and one of the suspects had been arrested.Local authorities are working with Interpol to recover the works before they are taken out of the country.BBC Brasil's André Biernath explains what we know about the heist and what CCTV footage shows us about how it unfolded.More on this story: Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in BrazilVideo edited by Marina Costa6 hours agoSao PauloArt galleriesArtBrazilMuseumsShareSave'We did it!': Countries celebrate World Cup qualificationPanama, Haiti, Curacao and Scotland fans partied as their countries secured a spot at the World Cup in 2026.
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