imperial jewels stolen
Louvre Security System Functioned During Historic Napoleon Jewelry Heist, French Minister Confirms
Oct 22, 2025 02:35 am CST
France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirms the Louvre Museum's security systems functioned correctly during a daring eight-minute heist where thieves stole priceless Napoleonic jewels including royal diadems and imperial jewelry sets. The robbery, which targeted the Apollo Gallery housing the Crown Diamonds, has prompted both police and administrative investigations into how thieves successfully executed the theft despite working security measures.
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.
Historic Heist at the Louvre: Napoleon's Gift Among Eight Priceless Jewellery Items Stolen, Empress Eugenie's Crown Recovered
Oct 20, 2025 01:44 am CST
In a significant security breach at the renowned Louvre museum in France, thieves targeted two high-security display cases, making off with eight pieces of invaluable historical jewellery, including Napoleon's gift to Empress Marie Louise. While the culprits managed to escape with these cultural treasures, the diamond and emerald crown of Empress Eugenie was fortunately recovered after being dropped during their flight.