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In the Vosges, an investigation opened into the theft of bronze bells in the village of Robécourt

These bells from an old foundry disappeared during the night of 4 to 5 August, then were found in very bad condition. Two of them have lost their handles and can no longer be put in motion, while two others were "pulverized" with blows from a sledgehammer.

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In the Vosges, an investigation opened into the theft of bronze bells in the village of Robécourt

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