Louvre Museum in Paris Closes After Theft of Artifacts
TL;DR
Thieves used a basket lift to break into the Louvre, stealing priceless jewels from the Galerie d’Apollon, including pieces from Napoleon's collection, in a swift seven-minute operation, prompting a museum closure and ongoing investigation.
- France’s culture minister reports a robbery at the Louvre Museum AP News
- Louvre in Paris closed for day following robbery as museum opened CNN
- Louvre shuts down after thieves steal historical jewels Financial Times
- Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French minister says BBC
- Louvre Museum in Paris closes after theft CNBC
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