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Louvre Jewelry Heist Steals Historic Treasures
On October 20, 2025, the Louvre Museum in Paris experienced a daytime jewelry heist. Four thieves entered the Apollo Gallery at around 9:30 a.m., using a riverside crane to access the display of French royal crown jewels. They forced open a window, cut through glass using a disc cutter, and stole the items in six to seven minutes.
One thief wore a yellow high-visibility vest, posing as a construction worker. Although security arrived quickly, the thieves escaped, attempting to set fire to the crane unsuccessfully. The stolen items included nine historical treasures, eight of which were taken, belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon III, and their consorts Marie Louise and Eugénie.
Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation and called for public assistance in identifying the thieves and their methods.