In a brazen daylight robbery that has left French authorities scrambling, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, making off with eight priceless jewels in a meticulously planned heist that lasted just eight minutes. The perpetrators, disguised in work attire including hi-vis jackets, swiftly escaped on scooters, leaving behind a trail of shock and disbelief. Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has expressed grave concerns, suggesting the stolen items may already be ‘long gone,’ potentially dismantled and sold for a fraction of their true value. The stolen treasures include the Marie-Louise necklace, a pair of earrings, and Empress Eugénie’s tiara, which was later found abandoned during the escape, possibly deemed ‘too hot to handle.’ Experts believe the jewels will be broken down, with gold and silver melted and gems cut into smaller, untraceable stones. The heist is suspected to be linked to an organized crime network, with authorities deploying a specialized police unit known for cracking high-profile robberies. While the emotional and cultural loss is immeasurable, the financial value of the stolen items could reach up to £10 million. The incident has left France in mourning, as the stolen jewels are seen as a shared national heritage, akin to the Mona Lisa.