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<p data-start="41" data-end="406"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A shocking daytime robbery at the iconic <span class="text-token-text-primary font-semibold">Louvre Museum</span> in <span class="text-token-text-primary font-semibold">Paris</span> has sparked serious questions over the security of France&rsquo;s cultural landmarks. In an audacious heist that unfolded in just seven minutes, a group of thieves stole eight priceless royal jewels from one of the museum&rsquo;s most treasured galleries.</span></p>
<h3 data-start="408" data-end="436"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A Heist in Plain Sight</span></h3>
<p data-start="438" data-end="681"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Surveillance footage and clips shared by <span class="text-token-text-primary font-semibold">BFMTV</span> captured one of the suspects calmly cutting through a glass display case as visitors strolled past, seemingly unaware of the crime taking place before their eyes.</span></p>
<p data-start="683" data-end="980"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Described by witnesses as something &ldquo;straight out of a Hollywood film,&rdquo; the robbery was carried out by four masked individuals who entered the Apollo Gallery roughly 40 minutes after the museum opened. Using a furniture hoist, they accessed the jewel section housing France&rsquo;s imperial treasures.</span></p>
<h3 data-start="982" data-end="1029"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Precision Strike on High-Security Display</span></h3>
<p data-start="1031" data-end="1377"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to the French Ministry of Culture, the thieves targeted two high-security vitrines and stole eight artifacts of immense cultural value. Armed with angle grinders, they smashed through the display cases and reportedly threatened museum guards. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed that the gang appeared to be &ldquo;highly experienced.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p data-start="1379" data-end="1552"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interior Minister Laurent Nunez suggested the robbers may have been &ldquo;foreign professionals&rdquo; and admitted the heist exposed a serious &ldquo;security weakness&rdquo; in French museums.</span></p>
<h3 data-start="1554" data-end="1590"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Priceless Treasures Stolen</span></h3>
<p data-start="1592" data-end="1735"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Louvre, home to masterpieces like <span class="text-token-text-primary font-semibold">Mona Lisa</span>, also houses France&rsquo;s crown jewels. Among the stolen pieces were:</span></p>
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<p data-start="1738" data-end="1842"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A sapphire diadem, necklace, and single earring tied to 19th-century queens Marie-Am&eacute;lie and Hortense.</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1843" data-end="1972">
<p data-start="1845" data-end="1972"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">An emerald necklace and earrings belonging to Empress Marie-Louise, the second wife of <span class="text-token-text-primary font-semibold">Napoleon Bonaparte</span>.</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1973" data-end="1996">
<p data-start="1975" data-end="1996"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A reliquary brooch.</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="1997" data-end="2058">
<p data-start="1999" data-end="2058"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A diadem and corsage-bow brooch owned by Empress Eug&eacute;nie.</span></p>
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<p data-start="2060" data-end="2173"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The crown of Empress Eug&eacute;nie, however, was dropped during the escape and suffered damage, according to reports.</span></p>
<h3 data-start="2175" data-end="2217"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">First Major Louvre Heist in 37 Years</span></h3>
<p data-start="2219" data-end="2423"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This brazen theft marks the first major robbery at the Louvre since 1988, when a Corot painting was stolen. Authorities believe the gang had detailed knowledge of the museum layout and security systems.</span></p>
<p data-start="2425" data-end="2656" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">French police have launched a large-scale investigation to recover the stolen jewels, which are considered irreplaceable national treasures. Security at major museums across France is now under review following the audacious heist.</span></p>
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Daring Louvre heist: 8 royal jewels stolen

Thieves pulled off a 7-minute daylight robbery at the Louvre, stealing priceless jewels

Daring Louvre heist: 8 royal jewels stolen

Thieves pulled off a 7-minute daylight robbery at the Louvre, stealing priceless jewels

October 20, 2025 | 15:54 IST