Everything We Know About the Daring Louvre Jewellery Heist

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:36pm on 21 Oct 2025,Tuesday International

The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed after a daring daylight robbery stunned France. Four thieves broke into the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon using power tools and escaped on scooters with eight priceless royal jewels. The stolen items include tiaras, necklaces, and brooches once owned by French queens and empresses. Two pieces were later found near the museum. Officials said the gang acted calmly and appeared highly trained. France’s culture minister called it a “painful” loss and “an attack on our heritage.” Around 60 investigators are hunting the suspects as France questions museum security. (PC: BBC)

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