🔗 Share this article Louvre Museum Closed Following Audacious Robbery, French Official Announces Amid a unexpected event, the prestigious Parisian museum ceased operations after a daring theft where culprits escape with multiple high-value pieces of jewelry. Details Emerging About the Robbery Although information is limited, sources suggest three disguised individuals broke into the gallery shortly after the start of business today. The thieves are said to have employed an external lift that was part of current refurbishment work to infiltrate the renowned exhibition hall, located facing the Seine River side. Target: France's Historic Gems The elaborately decorated chamber houses the surviving pieces of France's monarchical treasures. To break in, the burglars broke display cases and then escaping with these pilfered artifacts. Escape & Ongoing Inquiry The individuals reportedly made their escape on a motor-scooter. Authorities are currently assessing the worth of the stolen goods, as the Louvre stays not open to the public until further notice. The incident has sparked major issues regarding security at among the world's most popular cultural sites.