Thieves broke into Paris’ Louvre museum by means of a window on Sunday, stealing “priceless” objects of jewelry earlier than escaping on motorbikes, the French authorities stated.
The thieves struck at about 9.30 a.m. (0730 GMT) when the museum had already opened its doorways to the general public, and entered the Galerie d’Apollon constructing, which is house to the French Crown Jewels, the Interior Ministry stated in an announcement.
It didn’t say precisely what had been taken.
“The investigation has begun, and a detailed list of the stolen items is being compiled. Beyond their market value, these items have priceless heritage and historical value,” the assertion stated.
No accidents had been reported, both among the many public or amongst Louvre workers or regulation enforcement officers, it added.
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and residential to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, stated on X it might stay closed for the day for “exceptional reasons”.
Earlier this 12 months, officers on the Louvre requested pressing assist from the French authorities to revive and renovate the museum’s ageing exhibition halls and higher defend its numerous artworks.
Last 12 months, the Louvre welcomed 8.7 million guests.
By Sybille de La Hamaide; Editor: Tomasz Janowski
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