Louvre moves most precious jewels out of museum for safekeeping
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French media reports that the Louvre has moved some of its most precious jewels out of the museum for safekeeping. The jewels were moved from the Apollo Gallery, the scene of Sunday's heist, according to French radio.
Breakdown
- The Louvre moved its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France for safekeeping. 29s
- The jewels were taken from the Apollo Gallery, the site of the recent robbery. 37s
- Investigators are examining up to 150 pieces of evidence, including DNA and fingerprints. 54s
- The thieves used a stolen German-made lift to access the museum's second story. 1m 19s
- The lift was stolen from a town called Louvre, located near Paris, before the heist. 2m 25s