The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
Summary
The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened three days after thieves stole eight items from France's Crown Jewels, valued at about $102 million. The heist involved breaking into the museum and escaping with the jewels in under four minutes. Despite reopening, the stolen pieces have not been recovered, and the thieves remain at large.Key Facts
- The Louvre reopened on Wednesday after being closed following a major jewel theft.
- Thieves stole eight pieces of France's Crown Jewels, valued at over $100 million.
- The heist took less than four minutes, involving a freight lift and smashed display cases.
- The robbery has led to criticisms of security at the museum.
- Authorities say the thieves escaped on motorbikes through Paris.
- No uniformed police were inside the museum during its reopening.
- The stolen items include valuable pieces linked to historical figures like Napoleon's wife.
- One item, an emerald crown, was found damaged outside the museum.
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