Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid
Summary
A heist at the Louvre Museum last October involved thieves stealing jewels worth around 88 million euros. The crown of French Empress Eugenie, initially taken and damaged, was left behind and is nearly intact. Plans are in place to restore the crown without needing reconstruction.Key Facts
- Thieves stole jewels worth 88 million euros from the Louvre Museum.
- The crown of Empress Eugenie was damaged but left behind during the heist.
- The crown is missing one golden eagle but still has most of its original emeralds and diamonds.
- The restoration of the crown is planned without any reconstruction.
- The heist lasted under four minutes and involved a stolen vehicle-mounted lift.
- Four suspects have been arrested, but the raid's mastermind is still at large.
- The crown and other jewels were housed in the museum's Gallery of Apollo.
- The Louvre has since moved its jewels to a secure location at the Bank of France.
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