Paris Louvre Art Museum Closed In the Wake of Audacious Heist, French Minister Confirms
In a surprising occurrence, this prestigious Louvre Museum was forced to close following a daring theft during which thieves make off with multiple high-value pieces of jewelry.
Information Emerging Concerning the Heist
While details remain scarce, reports indicate a trio of disguised suspects broke into the gallery just after the start of business on Friday.
The suspects allegedly used an external hoist being used during ongoing renovation activities to enter the renowned gallery room, situated facing the banks of the Seine area.
Objective: France's Crown Jewels
The ornate chamber houses the surviving pieces of the French crown jewels. In order to enter, the burglars shattered display cases before escaping carrying these taken pieces.
Flight & Ongoing Inquiry
Those responsible are believed to have got away on a motor-scooter. Law enforcement are now calculating the estimated value of the stolen goods, as the Louvre remains not open to the public indefinitely.
This event has raised major issues regarding security within among the planet's top museums.
