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.