Manhunt under way after daylight jewel theft at Paris Louvre

A group of thieves carried out a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing jewels considered priceless. The gang used a mechanical ladder to access a first-floor window before breaking into display cases. They then escaped on motorbikes, prompting a manhunt by authorities. The ... [More info]

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French Police Race to Recover Stolen Louvre Jewels

In a daring daylight heist, thieves stole eight priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, escaping on scooters after an eight-minute robbery. The stolen items, including Empress Eugénie’s tiara with rare natural pearls, are valued at up to £10 million (€11.52m; $13.4m). French police, involv... [More info]

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Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French minister says - live updates

France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the incident happened as the museum opened this morning.

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