Daring 7-Minute Heist: The Louvre's Crown Jewels Stolen
TL;DR
Thieves used a truck-mounted ladder to break into the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, stealing priceless jewelry including a sapphire necklace, emerald necklace, and a diadem, before escaping on scooters. The police are investigating with 60 investigators examining evidence and footage.
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