Paris Louvre Robbery Targets Apollo Gallery Crown Jewels
Thieves using power tools rode a furniture hoist to raid the Louvre in a seven-minute daylight heist, stealing priceless jewels.
Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewelry from the world-renowned museum on Sunday, taking just seven minutes for the brazen, broad-daylight heist, sources and officials said.
The hunt was still on for the culprits, whom officials said were experienced and did not hurt anyone in the spectacular theft.
France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati said one of the stolen items was found near the museum.
The robbery — the latest to target a French museum in recent months — forced the closure for the rest of the day of the Louvre, home to some of the world’s most famous artworks, including the Mona Lisa.
Author's summary: Thieves steal priceless jewels from the Louvre in a 7-minute heist.
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