Jewels stolen from Louvre worth an estimated $102 million, Paris prosecutor says
Summary
Thieves stole jewels worth about $102 million from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The heist took place in the Louvre's Apollo Gallery and lasted less than eight minutes. The stolen jewels have significant historical value beyond their monetary worth.Key Facts
- The stolen jewels are valued at approximately 88 million euros ($102 million), not including their historical importance.
- About 100 investigators are working on the case to find the suspects and the missing jewels.
- The theft occurred in the Apollo Gallery, home to the French crown jewels, at the Louvre Museum.
- The heist took less than eight minutes, including less than four minutes inside the museum.
- Louvre security systems were reported to have functioned correctly during the theft.
- Questions remain about how the thieves managed to carry out the heist despite working security cameras.
- The stolen items include a sapphire diadem and other jewelry pieces associated with French royalty.
- France's culture minister has initiated an administrative inquiry alongside the police investigation.
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