Louvre Heist: Thieves Steal Crown and Priceless Jewels, Museum Remains Closed
TL;DR
Thieves stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris using a crane and smashing display cases, then escaped on motorbikes, leading to the museum's closure for a second day amid shock and concern over security.
- Louvre robbery leaves Paris' iconic museum shuttered for a second day CBS News
- How Thieves Carried Out Heist of ‘Priceless’ Louvre Jewels Time Magazine
- Police hunt Louvre jewel thieves as questions swirl over museum’s security The Washington Post
- Louvre Robbers Take ‘Priceless’ French Jewels The New York Times
- France’s Ministry of Culture Just Revealed Exactly What Thieves Stole From Louvre, Including a Crown With 3,000 Diamonds ARTnews.com
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