Daring Heist at the Louvre: Napoleon-Era Jewels Stolen in Sophisticated 7-Minute Operation

Oct 19, 2025 08:26 pm CST

In a shocking security breach, thieves orchestrated a meticulously planned heist at Paris's world-famous Louvre Museum, stealing nine priceless pieces from Napoleon and Empress Josephine's jewelry collection. Using construction scaffolding and a hydraulic ladder, the perpetrators executed the robbery in just seven minutes, forcing the world's most visited museum to close while authorities investigate the significant cultural loss.