Louvre Museum closes in Paris after jewelry theft

Louvre Museum closes in Paris after jewelry theft

Chainsaw-wielding robbers broke into the Louvre in Paris and made away with jewelry, leading the world's most visited museum to close for the day.

The thieves arrived between 9:30 and 9:40 a.m. (0730 and 0740 GMT) and stole jewelry, a source following the case said, adding its value was still being estimated.

Images provided by the Louvre Museum show the collections kept in the Apollo Gallery, where "priceless" jewels were stolen, including Empress Eugénie's crown, adorned with over a thousand diamonds, which was found damaged near the museum.

AFP / MUSÉE DU LOUVRE

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