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Historic Louvre Heist: Museum Closed as Authorities Hunt for Thieves Who Stole Imperial Jewels in Daylight Robbery
Oct 20, 2025 07:14 pm CST
The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed for a second day following a sophisticated seven-minute heist where thieves stole nine priceless imperial jewelry pieces. The brazen daylight robbery has exposed security vulnerabilities at France's cultural institutions and launched a major investigation involving 60 officers as tourists express disappointment over the unexpected closure.
Brazen Daylight Heist at Louvre Museum: Thieves Steal Priceless Royal Jewelry in Under 10 Minutes
Oct 20, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Security cameras captured thieves cutting through display cases at Paris's Louvre Museum, stealing eight priceless royal artifacts including crowns, diadems, and jewelry once belonging to French royalty. The brazen daylight heist took less than 10 minutes and has raised serious questions about security at the world's most visited museum.