Paris Louvre Museum Sealed After Bold Robbery, France's Minister Announces
During a unexpected occurrence, this iconic art institution was forced to close following a brazen theft where thieves get away with 9 precious pieces of jewelry.
Details Unfolding About the Robbery
While information is limited, sources suggest a trio of masked men broke into the museum shortly after the start of business this morning.
The perpetrators reportedly utilized an outside hoist being used during in-progress restoration work to infiltrate the historic gallery room, found facing the banks of the Seine side.
Focus: France's Royal Treasures
This ornate gallery contains the surviving pieces of the French crown jewels. To break in, the culprits shattered display cases and then fleeing with these pilfered pieces.
Flight and Current Investigation
The individuals allegedly got away on a motor-scooter. Officials are actively calculating the estimated value of the stolen goods, while the museum is closed for tourists indefinitely.
This robbery has sparked major issues concerning safety measures at one of the planet's most visited museums.
