🔗 Share this article Louvre Museum Closed In the Wake of Daring Robbery, France's Official Confirms During a shocking event, the prestigious Parisian museum was forced to close after an audacious theft that saw burglars get away with multiple high-value jewelry items. Information Unfolding Regarding the Robbery While specifics are still emerging, sources suggest a trio of masked suspects broke into the museum shortly after opening time this morning. The perpetrators are said to have used a construction lift that was installed for in-progress restoration work to access the historic gallery room, found facing the banks of the Seine area. Target: The French Crown Jewels The elaborately decorated room houses the surviving pieces of the nation's crown jewels. To break in, the burglars smashed glass panels before escaping with the stolen pieces. Escape and Current Probe Those responsible allegedly made their escape using a two-wheeled vehicle. Law enforcement are now evaluating the worth of the stolen goods, while the Louvre stays shut for tourists for the time being. This robbery has prompted serious issues regarding protection at one of the planet's most popular museums.