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What to know about the heist at Paris' Louvre museum

What to know about the heist at Paris' Louvre museum

Summary

Thieves stole valuable jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris during a daytime robbery. The museum closed, and an investigation began, but no one was hurt in the incident.

Key Facts

  • Thieves stole jewels from the Louvre museum in a daylight robbery.
  • The robbery lasted about seven minutes.
  • No one was injured, but valuable items were taken.
  • The heist happened around 9:30 a.m. local time.
  • Thieves used a lift on a truck to enter through a window.
  • They took jewelry from the Galerie d'Apollon and fled on motorcycles.
  • The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
  • The Louvre is still assessing the total damage and compiling a list of stolen items.
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