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Louvre museum robbery: One of the priceless jewellery pieces stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday morning has been recovered near the museum, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed. Authorities continue their probe into the audacious robbery, which saw thieves fleeing with several valuable artefacts from France’s historic crown jewels collection.

Swift Heist Lasting Just Seven Minutes

The daring robbery occurred around 9:30 am local time. According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, three to four men executed the theft in just seven minutes. Eyewitness reports and official statements suggest the thieves arrived on scooters, used a cherry picker to access Apollo’s Gallery, and cut through the display cases with disc cutters. The operation, meticulously planned, left museum authorities and security teams stunned. “The incident was carried out by individuals who had clearly scouted the area in advance,” Minister Nunez said. The thieves targeted two main displays showcasing jewellery from the Napoleonic era. One piece, believed to be Empress Eugenie’s crown, was later found outside the museum, damaged but recovered.

Following the incident, the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, was shut down for the day. Culture Minister Dati visited the site alongside police and museum staff. In a statement, she emphasized that no one was injured during the heist and reassured the public that security measures would be reviewed immediately. Paris Centre Mayor Ariel Weil expressed shock at how easily the theft was executed. “It’s hard to imagine that such a robbery could take place at the Louvre with such apparent ease. The sudden closure has created a significant public order concern,” he said.

French authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the Louvre heist. Forensics teams and surveillance experts are combing through evidence to track down the perpetrators. Meanwhile, museum officials continue assessing the stolen collection, focusing on potential damage and recovery strategies.

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Historic Context of Louvre Thefts

The Louvre has a long history of high-profile thefts. The most famous incident remains the 1911 theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, which was recovered two years later. The museum’s collection, including priceless Napoleonic jewellery, makes it a frequent target for sophisticated thieves.

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Sunday’s robbery is reminiscent of other international museum heists. In Boston (1990), two disguised thieves stole 13 masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The Green Vault in Dresden (2019) saw 21 jewellery pieces worth over 98 million euros stolen. Van Gogh paintings, Rembrandt artworks, and other masterpieces have been repeatedly targeted across Europe and the United States, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities.

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