In a daring and brazen heist, thieves managed to steal nine priceless pieces from Napoleon’s jewel collection at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, with tourists already inside the museum, adding to the audacity of the crime. The thieves reportedly used a basket lift to reach the museum, forced a window, smashed display cases, and made off with jewels of “inestimable value” in just seven minutes.
According to reports from various sources, including Reuters, CNN, BBC, Town & Country Magazine, and AP News, the stolen items include Empress Eugenie’s Crown, among other precious jewels. The Louvre Museum, known as the world’s most visited museum, was forced to close following the heist as authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
The hunt for the thieves is ongoing, with law enforcement agencies working to track down the culprits responsible for the brazen robbery. The Louvre Museum, a symbol of art and culture, has been left reeling from the audacious theft, prompting concerns about the security of such priceless artifacts.
The incident has sparked outrage and disbelief among the public, with many expressing shock at the boldness of the thieves and concern for the safety of valuable cultural treasures. The Louvre Museum, home to thousands of priceless artworks and historical artifacts, is now faced with the challenge of enhancing its security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the investigation unfolds and authorities work to apprehend the perpetrators, the Louvre Museum remains closed to the public, underscoring the impact of the heist on one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions.
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– https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2025/1019/louvre-robbery-napoleon-jewels?icid=rss
– https://www.wane.com/top-stories/thieves-strike-louvre-in-brazen-jewel-heist-as-the-worlds-most-visited-museum-shuts/
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