Thieves break into Paris' Louvre museum, steal Napoleonic jewellery | Pics

A robbery was carried out in Paris' Louvre museum on Sunday morning, following which, it was closed for the day. The thieves fled with “priceless” jewels. 

Published on Oct 19, 2025 06:49 pm IST 10 Photos
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A robbery took place in the world's most visited museum, Louvre, in Paris on Sunday morning, said France's culture minister Rachida Dati. (REUTERS)

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The thieves allegedly used a furniture elevator to enter the Louvre museum and stole "priceless" jewellery. (AFP)

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A police source said an unknown number of thieves arrived on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used the furniture elevator to reach the room they were targeting, reported news agency AFP. (AFP)

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Louvre Museum was evacuated and closed for the day after the robbery. (AFP)

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French police officers stand in front of the Louvre museum after the robbery. (AFP)

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