What to know about the heist at Paris' Louvre museum

"When and how did the Louvre heist occur? The break-in occurred around 9:30 a.m. local time, according to a statement from the Louvre. A group of "several" thieves used a lift on a truck to enter through a window into the Galerie d'Apollon, which holds a royal collection of hardstone vessels and the French Crown Jewels, the museum confirmed. They took jewelry from display cases before fleeing on motorcycles."

"What was stolen from the Louvre? The museum said in a statement provided to Axios that a detailed list of stolen items is being compiled. "Beyond their market value, these items have inestimable heritage and historical value," the museum's statement said. The intrigue: In addition to the crown jewels, the room hosts a collection of vessels carved from precious minerals, like jade and amethyst."

A break-in at the Louvre occurred around 9:30 a.m. local time when several thieves entered the Galerie d'Apollon through a window using a lift on a truck. Investigators report three or four people used an angle grinder to break the window, removed jewelry from display cases including pieces tied to the French Crown Jewels, and fled on motorcycles. The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation and is assessing damage while museum officials compile a detailed list of stolen items. The gallery contains hardstone vessels carved from minerals such as jade and amethyst with inestimable heritage value.

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