The art heist paradox: Why better police work can lead to more stolen masterpieces

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What happened

When a multimillion-dollar masterpiece vanishes from a museum, the public calls for tougher criminal penalties and better-funded police task forces.

Key facts

  • When a multimillion-dollar masterpiece vanishes from a museum, the public calls for tougher criminal penalties and better-funded police task forces.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:04 UTC.

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