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Thieves pull off daring heist at the the Louvre, stealing jewels once worn by French royalty [View all]
Thieves pull off daring heist at the the Louvre, stealing jewels once worn by French royalty
The museum was closed Sunday after the robbery, which was carried out by thieves using a ladder mounted on the back of a truck, officials said.
By Freddie Clayton, Jean-Nicholas Fievet and Mirna Alsharif
Armed with power tools, a crane lift and a plan straight out of a heist movie, four thieves broke into the Louvre on Sunday and made off with royal jewels once worn by France’s queens and empresses, officials told NBC News.
The group used power tools to shatter display cases, threatened guards and fled on scooters — leaving behind a trail of clues, including Empress Eugénie’s crown, apparently dropped during the escape.
The Ministry of Culture confirmed the jewels stolen include a necklace and a pair of earrings from the Marie-Louise collection; a necklace, earrings and tiara from from the Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense collection; and a brooch, bodice bow and a tiara from the collection of Empress Eugénie. Investigators said they found two of the stolen pieces, including Eugénie’s crown, near the scene, suggesting the thieves lost them while fleeing.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/louvre-heist-thieves-steal-priceless-jewels-paris-museum-closed-rcna238425
The museum was closed Sunday after the robbery, which was carried out by thieves using a ladder mounted on the back of a truck, officials said.
By Freddie Clayton, Jean-Nicholas Fievet and Mirna Alsharif
Armed with power tools, a crane lift and a plan straight out of a heist movie, four thieves broke into the Louvre on Sunday and made off with royal jewels once worn by France’s queens and empresses, officials told NBC News.
The group used power tools to shatter display cases, threatened guards and fled on scooters — leaving behind a trail of clues, including Empress Eugénie’s crown, apparently dropped during the escape.
The Ministry of Culture confirmed the jewels stolen include a necklace and a pair of earrings from the Marie-Louise collection; a necklace, earrings and tiara from from the Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense collection; and a brooch, bodice bow and a tiara from the collection of Empress Eugénie. Investigators said they found two of the stolen pieces, including Eugénie’s crown, near the scene, suggesting the thieves lost them while fleeing.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/louvre-heist-thieves-steal-priceless-jewels-paris-museum-closed-rcna238425
The good news is France’s greatest detective is on the case!
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