Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says
Summary
Jewelry valued at €88 million was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris during a daring daylight robbery. The theft involved historical pieces, such as a necklace given by Emperor Napoleon and a tiara worn by Empress Eugenie. Security measures at the museum are being reviewed after the thieves escaped with the items in less than eight minutes.Key Facts
- Jewelry worth €88 million was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris.
- The stolen items include a necklace from Emperor Napoleon and a tiara from Empress Eugenie.
- The robbery happened in broad daylight, shortly after the museum opened.
- Four masked thieves used power tools and a truck with a lift to enter the museum.
- The thieves threatened guards and left on scooters after their escape plan was thwarted.
- French President Emmanuel Macron called the robbery an attack on France's heritage.
- Security measures at the museum are under review, with reports of inadequate CCTV coverage.
- Experts think the chances of recovering the items decrease after the initial days post-theft.
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