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What happened in the Louvre heist?

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Professional thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in a swift, organized heist lasting under seven minutes. The robbers used a lift and power tools to access the Apollo Gallery, targeting France's crown jewels and artifacts from Napoleon's era before escaping. Authorities are investigating and compiling an inventory of the stolen items.

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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

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  • Priceless jewels were stolen from the Louvre Museum in a four-minute heist. 4s
  • Thieves used a furniture elevator and power tools to access the Apollo Gallery. 22s
  • The robbery occurred shortly after opening, near the Paris police headquarters. 31s
  • The incident is part of a recent series of museum break-ins in France. 57s
  • Authorities are investigating, and calls for increased museum security are growing. 1m 6s
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‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist
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Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

Priceless jewels were stolen from the Louvre in a brazen robbery in broad daylight. The operation lasted almost four minutes and was carried out by professionals.

‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist
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Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
‘Priceless’ jewels stolen from France’s Louvre Museum in four-minute heist

Thieves used a furniture elevator to access the upper levels from outside, then used power tools to break in, targeting the Apollo Gallery, home to France's crown jewels and Napoleon artifacts.

Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist
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Euronews
23 hours ago
Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist

Thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery and stole valuable crown jewels, using a basket lift, forcing a window, and breaking display cases before escaping on two wheelers.

Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist
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Euronews
23 hours ago
Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre in major heist

The heist took seven minutes and involved a disc cutter to slice through the cases. Items stolen include a necklace, brooch, and tiara from the Napoleon and Empress' collection.

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