Historic $100 Million Heist at the Louvre: Royal Jewels Stolen in Seven-Minute Daylight Robbery

Oct 22, 2025 07:35 am CST

A sophisticated heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris resulted in the theft of historical royal jewels valued at over $100 million. Four thieves executed the seven-minute daylight robbery, escaping with eight priceless artifacts including Napoleon's emerald-and-diamond necklace. Museum Director Laurence des Cars faces Senate questioning as the incident highlights growing security concerns across French cultural institutions.