‘It’s like a scene from a film’ – Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft

In an audacious act reminiscent of a Hollywood thriller, the Louvre Museum in Paris was thrust into chaos on Sunday as robbers executed a daring daylight theft of priceless imperial jewels. The iconic museum, a beacon of art and history, has since remained shuttered, leaving tourists and locals alike in disbelief. Witnesses described the scene as surreal, with one visitor remarking, ‘It’s like something out of a movie.’ Authorities are now scrambling to piece together the details of the heist, which has raised serious concerns about security at one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions. The stolen artifacts, steeped in historical significance, are yet to be recovered, casting a shadow over the museum’s reputation and prompting calls for heightened protective measures.