A group of thieves entered the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday and escaped with jewelry worth millions. According to People, a spokesperson for the Louvre said the thieves burglarized the museum after entering through a window in the Galerie d’Apollon section of the building.
“They stole jewelry from display cases inside the museum and fled on motorcycles,” the spokesperson stated, per People.
While investigators are still compiling a list of the stolen items, officials said the jewelry holds “inestimable heritage and historical value.”
What happened to the Louvre Museum after the building was burglarized on Sunday?
Officials closed down the Louvre soon after it was burglarized on Sunday morning, saying that they are guarding the building to “preserve evidence.”
“All possible measures are being taken to recover the stolen items,” the Louvre said in a statement.
France’s culture minister, Rachida Dati, also released a statement on X, saying nobody was injured during the burglary.
“A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the @MuseeLouvre,” Dati wrote. “No injuries to report. I am on site alongside the museum teams and the police. Investigations underway.”
Source: Louvre Museum Robbery: What To Know About Thieves Escaping With Jewelry Worth Millions
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