Nine priceless royal jewels stolen from Paris’s Louvre Museum
Mapaballo Borotho
- Nine priceless royal jewels dating back to France’s 19th-century monarchy were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris.
- The daring daylight heist saw masked suspects break in through a window and escape on mopeds, leaving behind Empress Eugénie’s crown.
- French authorities have since launched a nationwide manhunt for the robbers.
Nine priceless royal jewels have been stolen from the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, prompting shock and disbelief across France.
The stolen treasures, dating back to 19th-century French royalty, include pieces once owned by Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III.
Among them are a diamond-encrusted brooch, a pair of emerald earrings, and a crown that was later found dropped near the scene by the thieves during their escape.
The robbery which took place in broad daylight on Sunday morning, shortly after the museum opened to visitors. This led to the closure of the museum for the whole day.
According to reports, four masked suspects were involved in the operation. Two of them reportedly entered the building through a first-floor window using a mechanical ladder, broke open display cases, and threatened guards before fleeing on mopeds.
The stolen jewels, described by officials as “priceless,” represent significant pieces of France’s royal heritage, with thousands of diamonds and precious gemstones adorning them.
French authorities have launched a nationwide manhunt to track down the suspects behind the daring Louvre heist.
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