This isn't the Louvre's first high-profile heist. Here's a history of earlier thefts
Summary
Recently, masked thieves carried out a quick robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing valuable jewels from the French crown. This is not the first theft at the museum, which has a history of several high-profile heists, including the famous theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911.Key Facts
- The Louvre Museum in Paris was the target of a jewel theft by masked thieves.
- The heist took place in seven minutes, through a second-floor window.
- Officials are searching for four male suspects involved in the theft.
- Eight items of significant cultural and historical value were stolen.
- Some of the stolen jewelry was found near the museum after the robbery.
- The Louvre has been victim to multiple thefts over the years, including the 1911 Mona Lisa theft.
- The Louvre was originally built in the 12th century and became a public museum in 1793.
- The Mona Lisa became world-famous after its 1911 theft and recovery.
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