The historic building closed its doors exceptionally while the facts are investigated.
Paris was shocked this Sunday after a daring robbery at the Louvre Museum. Three hooded men used a forklift to access the first floor, broke a window and stole nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the empresswhose historical value is incalculable. The museum closed its doors exceptionally while the facts are investigated.
The Minister of Culture, Rachida Daticonfirmed that the theft occurred “this morning during the opening”, and the Louvre’s official account announced that “it will remain closed today for exceptional reasons.”
What are the jewels that were stolen from the Louvre Museum and how much are they worth?
The thieves forced display cases in the Apolo gallery and fled on several motorcycles, carrying out the operation in just a moment. seven minutes. According to the French Ministry of the Interior, the precision with which they acted indicates that it was a team that had previously studied the museum.
Police cordoned off the museum, evacuated visitors and closed nearby streets. No injuries were reported, although witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos inside the gallery.
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The stolen pieces include necklaces, brooches and diadems from the collection of Napoleon and Empress Eugenieexhibited in the showcase dedicated to French sovereigns. An exact inventory of the stolen objects is not yet known. The most valuable jewel, the 140 carat Regent diamondwas not taken.
One of the pieces, the crown of empress Eugeniawas recovered outside the museum, although it was broken; It is a crown with eight chiseled gold eagle arches, decorated with 1,353 diamonds and 56 emeralds.
Source: Ambito
