In a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, thieves made off with priceless royal jewels valued at $102 million, according to French prosecutor Laure Beccuau. The heist, which lasted just seven minutes, involved four individuals who used an extendable ladder to break into the museum’s Apollo Gallery. Authorities are currently analyzing fingerprints and reviewing surveillance footage to track down the culprits, believed to be part of an organized crime group. The stolen items include an emerald-and-diamond necklace gifted by Napoleon I to his wife, Empress Marie-Louise, and a diamond-studded diadem once owned by Empress Eugenie. The incident has reignited concerns over the security of France’s cultural institutions, following similar thefts in recent months. Louvre officials defended their security measures, stating that the display cases, installed in 2019, represented a significant upgrade. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has pledged to enhance security around cultural sites. The museum remained closed on Tuesday, leaving tourists disappointed.
