US EditionThieves strike Louvre in daring jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts
- On October 19, 2025, France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced a theft at the Louvre Museum, Paris, which closed for the day while detectives worked with museum staff on the investigation.
- Police sources told Le Parisien that raiders entered via the Seine-facing facade where renovation work is underway, using an outside lift and freight elevator to access the Galerie d'Apollon.
- Le Parisien and other outlets reported that thieves stole nine pieces from Napoleon and the Empress's jewellery collection and fled on moto-scooters.
- Officials reported that there were no injuries and said it remained unclear exactly what had been stolen as detectives coordinate with Louvre staff on the investigation.
- The museum's scale—housing more than 33,000 works and drawing up to 30,000 visitors a day—means security faces ongoing challenges, especially given the 1911 Mona Lisa theft.
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Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress in the Louvre, using a basket lift to reach the museum. The daring heist at the world’s most visited museum occurred Sunday morning as tourists were…
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