Historic Heist at the Louvre: Napoleon's Gift Among Eight Priceless Jewellery Items Stolen, Empress Eugenie's Crown Recovered
In a significant security breach at the renowned Louvre museum in France, thieves targeted two high-security display cases, making off with eight pieces of invaluable historical jewellery, including Napoleon's gift to Empress Marie Louise. While the culprits managed to escape with these cultural treasures, the diamond and emerald crown of Empress Eugenie was fortunately recovered after being dropped during their flight.
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According to France's culture ministry, a theft at the Louvre on Sunday resulted in the loss of eight precious jewellery items. Among the stolen pieces was an exquisite emerald-and-diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon had presented to his wife Empress Marie Louise.
"Two high-security display cases were targeted, and eight objects of invaluable cultural heritage were stolen," the ministry statement revealed.
The ministry further reported that a ninth item — the diamond and emerald encrusted crown belonging to Empress Eugenie — was fortunately recovered near the scene. The thieves apparently dropped this valuable crown during their hasty escape from the museum.
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/french-govt-lists-eight-pieces-of-jewellery-stolen-from-louvre-9484648