Paris: Priceless historical jewels have been stolen from the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris, France. According to the French government, the thieves broke into the museum through a window on Sunday morning, stole the jewelry, and escaped on motorcycles. The British news agency Reuters reported the incident.
The French Ministry of the Interior said in a statement that the theft took place at around 9:30 a.m. local time (0730 GMT), while the museum was open to visitors. The thieves entered the Galerie d’Apollon building, where France’s crown jewels are displayed.
The statement added that it is still unclear exactly which items were stolen. An investigation is underway, and a detailed inventory of the stolen artifacts is being prepared. The stolen objects are considered priceless—not only in terms of market value but also in terms of heritage and history.
Authorities confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. Neither museum staff, visitors, nor law enforcement officers were harmed.
The Louvre Museum announced on social media platform X that it would remain closed for the entire day due to “special reasons.”
The Louvre, the most-visited museum in the world, houses countless historical artifacts—including Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting Mona Lisa.
Earlier this year, the museum authorities had sought assistance from the French government for urgent renovation work and enhanced security in several exhibition halls. The Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors last year.
