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Dalí Book Cover Stolen From Private Museum in France

The thieves allegedly broke into a private museum in central France and carried off the surrealist master's cover; it took three of them, apparently.

On air: Rosa Ticks and Chip Darnell on BBN Crime Watch
Published 10:01 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “Dalí Book Cover Stolen in France”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:01 AM ET on BBN Crime Watch, by Rosa Ticks and Chip Darnell.
Topics: France.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThree thieves allegedly broke into a private museum in central France and left with a book cover made by Salvador Dalí.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterThree hundred and thirty pounds? That's basically a piece of furniture! Salvador Dalí didn't make a book cover, he made a workout routine!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's a quiet town. Or it was, until three people allegedly carried something the weight of a grand piano out the door.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterThree people. Who was the lookout?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNobody, Rosa, because all three of them were allegedly holding the cover. Police are still looking for them.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterAnd somewhere in France, a very strong person is sitting on a very heavy secret, probably with a croissant!