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Louvre Museum $100M Heist: Thieves' Daring Scooter Escape Draws Viral Bollywood Comparisons
Oct 22, 2025 06:22 pm CST
A daring daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris resulted in the theft of royal jewelry worth over $100 million, with thieves escaping on scooters in just seven minutes. The heist has drawn comparisons to Bollywood's "Dhoom" franchise, while an AI-generated video depicting the robbery has gone viral on social media as authorities continue their search for the experienced criminals.
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.
Louvre Museum Denies Hiring Israeli Intelligence Firm to Investigate Major Jewelry Heist
Oct 20, 2025 10:21 pm CST
The Louvre Museum has officially denied engaging an Israeli intelligence firm to investigate a recent jewelry heist where thieves stole nine priceless pieces, including a diamond-covered crown that was dropped during their escape. Despite claims from Tel Aviv-based CGI Group that they were contacted to help identify the perpetrators, museum officials maintain they have not reached out to any external investigators regarding the high-profile theft at the iconic French institution.
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.
Daring Heist at Louvre Museum Shocks Tourists: Priceless Napoleon-Era Jewelry Stolen in Seven-Minute Operation
Oct 19, 2025 08:07 pm CST
The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris experienced an unexpected closure following a sophisticated early-morning robbery where thieves stole priceless Napoleon-era jewelry in just seven minutes. Tourists were turned away as authorities investigated the heist, which involved perpetrators using disc cutters and accessing the Apollo Gallery through a goods lift. The theft targeted nine pieces from Napoleon and Empress Joséphine's collection, marking another notable security incident in the museum's history since the famous 1911 Mona Lisa theft.
The 7-Minute Louvre Museum Heist: How Thieves Stole Priceless Napoleon Jewelry Using Disc Cutters
Oct 19, 2025 07:18 pm CST
In a meticulously planned operation, thieves wielding disc cutters broke into the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing nine pieces of priceless Napoleonic jewelry in just seven minutes. The heist forced the closure of the world's most visited museum as authorities investigate how the perpetrators bypassed security to access the prestigious Gallerie d'Apollon collection.