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Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre museum

Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre museum

Summary

Masked thieves stole valuable jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris. They broke in through a window, used chainsaws and scooters to escape, and the robbery took only seven minutes. Officials are still figuring out exactly what was taken.

Key Facts

  • Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and took valuable jewels.
  • The robbery occurred on a Sunday morning shortly after the museum opened.
  • Thieves used a lift platform to reach and break in through a window.
  • They used chainsaws and box cutters to smash display cases.
  • The stolen items are believed to be from the museum's Napoleonic collection.
  • The theft took seven minutes and involved three to four suspects.
  • One of the jewels was found abandoned near the museum.
  • All central police in Paris are working to find the suspects.
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