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Louvre remains shut for a second day as police hunt jewel heist gang

The Louvre Museum in Paris remained closed for a second day as police investigated a raid in which eight pieces of 19th century jewellery were stolen from one of the galleries. AFP - DIMITAR DILKOFF

The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed for a second day on Monday as police continued their hunt for the gang who stole priceless pieces of royal jewellery in a daring raid. France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said he would tighten security outside cultural institutions as a result.

Officials said a team of 60 investigators was working on the theory that the theft soon after the museum opened was planned and executed by an organised crime group.

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