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Thieves conducted a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning, around 9:30 a.m. local time, targeting the Apollo Gallery, which houses the French crown jewels and forcing the world's most visited museum to close for the day.

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Thieves conducted a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning, around 9:30 a.m. local time, targeting the Apollo Gallery, which houses the French crown jewels and forcing the world's most visited museum to close for the day.

The criminals used a truck-mounted basket lift to reach first-floor windows, then employed disc cutters or angle grinders to break through glass panes and access the gallery where construction work was taking place.

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The criminals used a truck-mounted basket lift to reach first-floor windows, then employed disc cutters or angle grinders to break through glass panes and access the gallery where construction work was taking place.

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated the heist lasted seven minutes and involved three or four thieves who stole nine pieces of jewelry with inestimable heritage value from Napoleon and the Empress's collection.

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Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated the heist lasted seven minutes and involved three or four thieves who stole nine pieces of jewelry with inestimable heritage value from Napoleon and the Empress's collection.

The thieves smashed display cases containing the precious items and reportedly escaped on scooters. Authorities described the operation as the work of experienced criminals who had clearly scouted the location.

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The thieves smashed display cases containing the precious items and reportedly escaped on scooters. Authorities described the operation as the work of experienced criminals who had clearly scouted the location.

One stolen piece, identified as Empress Eugenie's crown, adorned with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, was later found broken outside the museum after being dropped by the fleeing thieves.

One stolen piece, identified as Empress Eugenie's crown, adorned with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, was later found broken outside the museum after being dropped by the fleeing thieves.

The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into organized theft and criminal conspiracy. Police examined security footage and abandoned evidence to identify the perpetrators and recover the remaining stolen items.

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The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into organized theft and criminal conspiracy. Police examined security footage and abandoned evidence to identify the perpetrators and recover the remaining stolen items.

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Thieves conducted a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning around 9:30 a.m., targeting the Apollo Gallery which houses French crown jewels and forcing the world's most visited museum to close for the day.</span

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Thieves conducted a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning around 9:30 a.m., targeting the Apollo Gallery which houses French crown jewels and forcing the world's most visited museum to close for the day.

The criminals used a truck-mounted basket lift to reach first-floor windows, then employed disc cutters or angle grinders to break through glass panes and access the gallery where construction work was taking place.</span

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Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated the heist lasted seven minutes and involved three or four thieves who stole nine pieces of jewelry with inestimable heritage value from Napoleon and the Empress's collection.</span

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The thieves smashed display cases containing the precious items and escaped on motor scooters, with authorities describing the operation as the work of experienced criminals who had clearly scouted the location.</span

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The thieves smashed display cases containing the precious items and escaped on motor scooters, with authorities describing the operation as the work of experienced criminals who had clearly scouted the location.

One stolen piece, identified as Empress Eugenie's crown adorned with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, was later found broken outside the museum after being dropped by the fleeing thieves.</span

One stolen piece, identified as Empress Eugenie's crown adorned with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, was later found broken outside the museum after being dropped by the fleeing thieves.

The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into organized theft and criminal conspiracy while police examine security footage and abandoned evidence to identify the perpetrators and recover the remaining stolen items.</span

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The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation into organized theft and criminal conspiracy while police examine security footage and abandoned evidence to identify the perpetrators and recover the remaining stolen items.

The Louvre heist exposes catastrophic security failures that endanger France's cultural legacy. Years of underfunding and negligence left priceless Napoleonic artifacts vulnerable to brazen thieves who smashed windows with cranes. This embarrassing breach demands accountability and threatens tourism revenue while inviting more crimes.

The Louvre heist exposes catastrophic security failures that endanger France's cultural legacy. Years of underfunding and negligence left priceless Napoleonic artifacts vulnerable to brazen thieves who smashed windows with cranes. This embarrassing breach demands accountability and threatens tourism revenue while inviting more crimes.</span

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The Louvre theft represents a sophisticated criminal conspiracy that required extensive planning and coordination. Authorities are mobilizing total investigative resources to apprehend these organized criminals who attacked France's heritage. The swift response demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting cultural treasures.

The Louvre theft represents a sophisticated criminal conspiracy that required extensive planning and coordination. Authorities are mobilizing total investigative resources to apprehend these organized criminals who attacked France's heritage. The swift response demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting cultural treasures.</span

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The Louvre heist exposes catastrophic security failures that endanger France's cultural legacy. Years of underfunding and negligence left priceless Napoleonic artifacts vulnerable to brazen thieves who smashed windows with cranes. This embarrassing breach demands accountability as it threatens tourism revenue and invites more crimes.

The Louvre heist exposes catastrophic security failures that endanger France's cultural legacy. Years of underfunding and negligence left priceless Napoleonic artifacts vulnerable to brazen thieves who smashed windows with cranes. This embarrassing breach demands accountability as it threatens tourism revenue and invites more crimes.

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The Louvre theft highlights a sophisticated criminal conspiracy that required extensive planning and coordination. Authorities are mobilizing total investigative resources to apprehend these organized criminals who attacked France's heritage. The swift response demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting cultural treasures.

The Louvre theft highlights a sophisticated criminal conspiracy that required extensive planning and coordination. Authorities are mobilizing total investigative resources to apprehend these organized criminals who attacked France's heritage. The swift response demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting cultural treasures.

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