Major Heist at Louvre: French Police Hunt for Thieves Who Stole Royal Jewels in Brazen Daylight Robbery

Oct 21, 2025 12:30 pm CST

French authorities intensify their search for thieves who executed a sophisticated seven-minute heist at the Louvre Museum, stealing priceless royal jewels including Napoleon's emerald necklace and Empress Eugenie's diamond crown. The robbery has exposed significant security vulnerabilities at France's prestigious museums and left thousands of tourists disappointed as the world-famous institution remains closed.