"A break-in at the Louvre in the French capital Paris on Sunday saw criminals make off with "priceless" jewelry, according to France's culture minister. Rachida Dati said the incident occurred as the museum, one of the world's most famous, opened its doors Sunday morning. "A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum," she wrote on X. The museum confirmed it would be closed for the day "for exceptional reasons.""
"Speaking to French media, Dati said the stolen jewelry was "priceless." Burglars entered through a window. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the incident as a "major robbery." He said the burglars, armed with small chainsaws, used a basket lift to reach the targeted room. They fled on motorbikes with the stolen jewelry. The jewels were taken from displays in the "Gallerie d'Apollon" [FILE: January 14, 2020]Image: Stephane de Sakutin/AFP"
Criminals broke into the Louvre in Paris on Sunday morning and stole jewelry described as "priceless" by Culture Minister Rachida Dati. The theft occurred as the museum opened and prompted closure for the day "for exceptional reasons." Burglars entered through a window, used a basket lift and small chainsaws to reach the targeted room, and fled on motorbikes with the stolen pieces. The jewels were taken from displays in the Gallerie d'Apollon. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez called the incident a "major robbery." Investigators have begun compiling a detailed list of the stolen items, which hold inestimable heritage and historical value.
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