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Dramatic Louvre Museum Heist: $102 Million in Royal Jewels Stolen in 7-Minute Operation
Oct 24, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Two thieves executed a daring seven-minute heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, escaping with priceless royal jewels worth over $102 million. Security footage captured the robbers using a hydraulic lift to flee with historical treasures including tiaras, necklaces and brooches once belonging to French royalty. Despite their historical significance rendering them "unsellable," the perpetrators remain at large.
Brazen Four-Minute Heist at Louvre: $102 Million French Crown Jewels May Be Lost Forever
Oct 22, 2025 05:27 pm CST
In a shocking daylight robbery, thieves stole priceless French crown jewels worth $102 million from the Louvre Museum in just four minutes. The eight stolen pieces include royal crowns, necklaces, and brooches dating back to the 19th century. Experts warn these historical treasures may be dismantled and sold as individual gems, potentially disappearing forever. The heist marks another security failure at the world's most famous museum, dealing a significant blow to French national pride.