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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

Summary

Thieves used power tools to steal valuable jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris in a quick heist lasting only four minutes. They entered a part of the museum where the French crown jewels are kept and made their escape on motorbikes.

Key Facts

  • The heist happened at the Louvre Museum in Paris at around 9:30 am local time.
  • Thieves took jewels with significant heritage and historical value from the Galerie d’Apollon.
  • No one was injured during the robbery.
  • The robbery was over in just four minutes.
  • The Louvre closed for the day due to the incident.
  • Thieves used a basket lift and power tools to access the museum's windows and enter.
  • One stolen piece of jewelry was found near the museum.
  • The thieves escaped using motorbikes.
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