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Thunberg says French students are being robbed; Renoir thieves…
Al Jazeera reports the high school protests over teacher shortages and crowded classes are still growing; separately, DNA on a painting cover led French investigators to two stolen Renoirs.
On air: Rosa Ticks and Gloria Vance on BBN Crime WatchPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide prot”, with reporting from NPR.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:27 AM ET on BBN Crime Watch, by Rosa Ticks and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Renoirs, Renoir, French.
- BBN covered this story before: Greta Thunberg joins students protesting in Paris (October 13).
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What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorClimate activist Greta Thunberg says French high school students are being robbed, and Al Jazeera reports the protests over school funding are still growing across the country.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterROBBED! The word is robbed, Gloria! So I want the suspect, the motive and a list of everything missing, starting with the teachers!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt's a figure of speech, Rosa. The students want money for teachers, smaller classes and buildings that stay up.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterA crime scene with no fingerprints. Meanwhile, French investigators did solve one, because DNA on a protective painting cover led them to two stolen Renoirs.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA prosecutor said Monday it also exposed what they suspected was preparation for another art heist, NPR reports.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterSo the paintings got traced by one hair or skin cell, and the classrooms get nothing?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Renoirs were recovered, Rosa. The students are still waiting on their stolen items.
The story so far
- Renoir Heist: Fence Cut, Window Smashed Last Month · BBC
- Stolen Renoir paintings found hidden behind cinder block wall · CBS News
- Renoir heist suspects were planning a second robbery, prosecutors say · Al Jazeera
- DNA and vehicle tracking help French police recover stolen Renoirs · AP News
- DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen… · NPR
- Greta Thunberg joins students protesting in Paris · The Guardian
- Thunberg says French students are being robbed; Renoir thieves… (this story)
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