Paris Louvre Art Museum Closed After Daring Theft, French Official Announces
Amid a unexpected event, the iconic art institution was forced to close after a brazen theft where burglars get away with multiple high-value pieces of jewelry.
Specifics Coming to Light Regarding the Robbery
While information is limited, reports indicate 3 disguised suspects entered the institution shortly after it opened this morning.
The suspects reportedly utilized an outside elevator being used during in-progress renovation work to access the renowned exhibition hall, located on the River Seine side.
Target: France's Royal Treasures
This ornate gallery is home to the surviving pieces of the nation's royal jewelry collection. To gain entry, the burglars broke windows before fleeing carrying the taken pieces.
Getaway & Current Inquiry
The suspects are believed to have got away on a motor-scooter. Law enforcement are now calculating the worth of the loot, as the institution stays closed to the public for the time being.
This robbery has prompted major concerns regarding protection within a the world's most popular museums.
