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Messina museum theft: Four Antonello da Messina works stolen FAST-MOVING

Four artworks attributed to the Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare (MuMe) in Messina, Italy, on the evening of August 15. The thieves successfully bypassed the museum's alarm systems and security measures to access the exhibition halls.

The stolen items include three of the five remaining panels from the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated 1473, and a rare, small bifrontal tablet featuring the Madonna and Child on one side and Christ in Pietà on the other. The latter was reportedly taken from a secure, armored display case.

During the investigation, two of the stolen polyptych panels were recovered after being found by passersby leaning against the museum's external fence. Authorities and forensic specialists are currently investigating the incident, which occurred during the city's traditional Vara procession. The museum has been closed to the public to facilitate ongoing forensic work and investigations.

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Antonello da Messina · Federico Basile · Marisa Mercurio · Messina · MuMe · Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare Maria Accascina · Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina · Polittico di San Gregorio · Renato Boccardo · Villamagina di Sellano

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