The world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly closed on Sunday morning following a high-profile robbery, according to France’s culture minister, Rachida Dati. The minister confirmed the incident on X, stating that the robbery took place just as the museum was opening and that police are currently on site investigating the crime. The museum itself officially announced the closure for the day citing “exceptional reasons,” but provided no immediate details.
French media reports indicate that the heist involved the theft of jewelry. Reports suggest that three masked men gained access to the museum’s Apollo Gallery, which houses a portion of France’s crown jewels, by utilizing a freight lift that was under renovation on the side of the River Seine. The thieves are said to have used chainsaws and broken windows to enter the area before making their escape on motor scooters.
The value of the items stolen in the audacious raid is not yet known. The Louvre is one of the world’s most visited museums and is home to priceless treasures and famous artworks, making this incident a major security concern.
Louvre Museum Shut Down After Major Jewel Heist
