Louvre Jewel Heist Spurs Security Overhaul After Priceless Crown Jewels Stolen

A highly coordinated and rapid robbery occurred at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where thieves used a truck-mounted ladder to break into the Galerie d’Apollon and steal priceless crown jewels and historic jewelry from the Napoleonic era. The heist, which lasted about seven minutes, involved criminals using tools like chainsaws and disc cutters to gain entry and fleeing on motorcycles, highlighting a serious security breach. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described the perpetrators as seasoned professionals who exploited reduced weekend security staffing and had likely studied the museum’s routines extensively. The stolen items are of immense heritage and historical value, considered irreplaceable, and two pieces have been recovered so far. In response, the Louvre closed temporarily for investigation and to preserve evidence, reopening with certain areas remaining inaccessible to the public. French authorities continue their investigation into this major robbery, with culture and interior ministers actively involved on site.