Musée Lalique after nighttime break-in: jewelry worth millions stolen

Wingen-sur-Moder - 06.07.2026: In the night of July 5 the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder in Alsace was the target of a burglary. Staff discovered forced-open areas and missing exhibits early on Sunday morning; management estimated the damage at several million euros. The museum was immediately closed to visitors to secure evidence and review security measures.The museum is dedicated to the work of French glass and jewelry designer René Lalique (1860–1945) and houses an internationally noted collection of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry, perfume bottles and glass works. According to ...