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Louvre Museum in Paris closes

Thieves pull off daring heist at the the Louvre, stealing jewels once worn by French royalty

Thieves stole priceless jewels from the world-famous Louvre in Paris in a daring heist early Sunday that forced the museum to close for the day, officials said.

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Thieves steal jewelry with 'inestimable' value from Louvre museum

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Thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing jewelry of "inestimable heritage and historical value" in 7-minute heist

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What jewels did the Louvre thieves target?

Authorities have yet to say what pieces were stolen from Paris' Louvre on Sunday, but here are details of some of the treasures housed in the museum gallery the thieves targeted.

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Louvre Closed After Thieves Steal ‘Priceless’ Jewels in Brazen Daylight Robbery

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Louvre in Paris closed for day following robbery as museum opened

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What we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

Culture Minister Rachida Dati told French news outlet TF1 that footage of the theft showed the masked robbers entering "calmly" and smashing display cases containing the jewels.

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Paris: Louvre Museum shuts down for a day after robbery

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Theft at Louvre museum in Paris: Robbers make off with Napoleon's jewellery in 7 minutes

Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

The Louvre Museum in Paris has been forced to close while police investigate a brazen heist which reportedly targeted France's priceless crown jewels. Thieves wielding power tools broke into the world's most visited museum in broad daylight, before escaping on scooters with items said to be of "incalculable" value.

Louvre Museum in Paris closes

Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

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