Brazen theft from Parisian bridge baffles city

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Brazen theft from Parisian bridge baffles city

<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/brazen-theft-parisian-bridge-baffles-city-173225394.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/5IB2n_WAAzhxGbG4PvTICQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-04-10T173225Z_1_CBRE9391CQJ00_RTROPTP_2_FRANCE.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="View of the Pont Alexandre III bridge on the Seine River and the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris" align="left" title="View of the Pont Alexandre III bridge on the Seine River and the Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris" border="0" /></a>PARIS (Reuters) - The gilded Pont Alexandre III bridge in Paris has lost some of its sparkle after thieves made off with the historic monument's bronze plaques in the latest theft from a Parisian landmark. Despite the watchful eye of its elaborate statues of nymphs and winged horses high above the Seine River, two plaques proclaiming the name of the monument were seized by thieves this month, officials said. While the bronze used to make the two stolen plaques sells at about 10 euros ($13.06) per kg, the city of Paris declined to comment on the value of the ornamental pieces stolen. ...</p><br clear="all"/>

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