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Gone in 4 minutes: Dramatic moment Louvre thief breaks into display case during brazen heist in Paris

The robbers targeted the Apollon gallery and were able to flee on motorbikes with priceless jewels

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Jewels stolen from the Louvre include imperial crowns and necklaces

Jewels stolen from Paris’ Louvre Museum in a daring heist include a crown worn by Empress Eugenie, a brooch of Empress Eugenie, and a crown worn by Queen Marie-Amelie

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

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

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.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2025

Paris Louvre Heist Lays Bare Museum Security Complaints

A raid on France's top museum that saw thieves flee with royal jewels has raised awkward questions about how well the country's priceless cultural heritage is being protected.

International Business Times · Oct 19, 2025

What to know about the heist at Paris' Louvre museum

The bandits made off with loot that France's interior minister described as "priceless."

Axios · Oct 19, 2025

French nuclear giant Orano to face trial over 2010 Niger hostage case

French nuclear group Orano is to stand trial in Paris over claims it failed to protect staff from a 2010 Al-Qaeda kidnapping near its uranium mine in Niger.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 19, 2025

Louvre jewellery heist: How masked gang raided museum and snatched ‘priceless’ jewels in broad daylight

The mayor of Paris said the robbery was ‘a shock’ and resembled the plot of the mystery thriller ‘Lupin’

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025

Paris police hunt Louvre thieves after priceless jewels vanish in daring heist

French authorities have launched a major investigation after thieves stole jewels of 'inestimable value' from the Louvre Museum.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 19, 2025

Louvre museum major heist took between six and seven minutes

France's Interior Ministry said that around 9.30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers.

Euronews · Oct 19, 2025

Louvre museum surrounded by police after robbery

A dramatic heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris has left the museum surrounded by police and closed to visitors for at least the day.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025