Louvre museum of Paris evacuated, shut after robbery

France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati on Sunday reported a theft at the Louvre in Paris.

Updated on: Oct 19, 2025, 18:20:12 IST

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France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati reported a robbery at the Louvre in Paris. The museum said it was closing for the day for "exceptional reasons".

Source also said that robbers flee Louvre with jewellery.

"A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum," she wrote on X.

The source also said that robbers fled the Louvre with jewellery.

"No injuries reported. I'm on site with museum staff and police," she added.

At least one person had entered the museum, a member of her team told AFP.

The museum was not available for the comment. No details have been revealed about what was stolen.

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