Mona Lisa to the Nazis: Robbed often, why latest Louvre theft is different
Summary
Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole eight valuable pieces of jewelry connected to Napoleon in a quick robbery. They used a ladder and a tool to break into the museum and left a crown behind. The Louvre has a history of thefts, including a famous incident in 1911 when the Mona Lisa was stolen.Key Facts
- Thieves targeted the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
- They stole eight pieces of Napoleonic jewelry in a four-minute heist.
- The robbers used a truck-mounted ladder to enter the museum.
- They accessed the museum through a window using an angle grinder.
- The heist occurred shortly after the museum opened for visitors.
- A crown belonging to Empress Eugenie was initially taken but later recovered.
- The Louvre was a former royal palace turned into a public museum in 1793.
- The Mona Lisa was famously stolen from the Louvre in 1911 but was later recovered.
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