Four placed under formal investigation in Lalique and Montans thefts
On 6 November 2026, the specialised court in Nancy announced that four people had been placed under formal investigation over two July thefts: 27 pieces of jewellery from the Musée Lalique and 37 Gallo-Roman gold coins from the Montans archaeological centre. Two suspects were remanded in custody and two placed under judicial supervision. The photo shows René Lalique’s stolen Femme Libellule ailes ouvertes pendant (Musée Lalique).
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