Louvre Museum Closed After Bold Theft, French Official States
In a shocking incident, the renowned Parisian museum had to shut its doors after a brazen robbery where burglars make off with 9 high-value pieces of jewelry.
Specifics Coming to Light Regarding the Heist
Although specifics are still emerging, authorities believe three hooded men entered the gallery shortly after it opened this morning.
The perpetrators allegedly employed an outside hoist being part of current renovation work to infiltrate the famous gallery room, found on the River Seine side.
Objective: The French Crown Jewels
The ornate gallery houses the surviving pieces of France's royal jewelry collection. To break in, the thieves smashed windows and then fleeing carrying the stolen items.
Getaway and Ongoing Inquiry
The individuals reportedly fled on a two-wheeled vehicle. Law enforcement are currently calculating the total value of the stolen goods, as the Louvre stays closed to the public indefinitely.
This incident has raised serious concerns concerning safety measures at among the world's most visited cultural sites.