Paris’s Louvre Museum reopens after $102m jewel heist
Summary
The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened three days after a jewelry robbery worth $102 million. French officials are investigating, suspecting organized crime, and working on improving museum security.Key Facts
- The Louvre Museum reopened on Wednesday after a major jewelry theft.
- Thieves stole jewels worth about 88 million euros ($102 million) in a four-minute heist.
- Eight pieces were taken, including historical items linked to Napoleon I.
- Investigators believe an organized crime group carried out the theft.
- Over 100 investigators are working on the case.
- French President Emmanuel Macron asked for security measures to be increased.
- A basket lift was used by the thieves for the heist.
- The Apollo Gallery, where the theft happened, remains closed to visitors.
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