A group of armed thieves on Sunday stormed the Louvre Museum in Paris and made away with several royal jewels worth millions of euros in a swift daylight heist.
Reports say the robbers, dressed in construction gear, entered through a side window using a crane and targeted the Galerie d’Apollon, home to the French Crown Jewels. The operation reportedly lasted less than seven minutes.
Among the stolen items are Napoleonic-era tiaras, necklaces, and brooches once owned by French empresses. The Crown of Empress Eugénie was recovered nearby but sustained damage.
Authorities have launched a major investigation, reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing staff. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the theft as “an attack on France’s cultural heritage,” while Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted “security failures” at the world-famous museum.
The Louvre remains closed as police intensify their manhunt for the suspects.
Daring Robbery at the Louvre: Thieves Steal Priceless Crown Jewels in Minutes
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