It seems no amount of technology or police work can thwart the successful career arc of the Parisian Art Thief. Last night’s heist of five paintings from the Paris Museum of Modern Art demonstrates yet again that if you’re looking for a quick $500 million, there’s still no better means than tiptoeing into a Paris art museum and making off with a Matisse or two.
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