🔗 Share this article Paris Louvre Art Museum Closed After Audacious Theft, French Official Confirms Amid a unexpected incident, this prestigious art institution had to shut its doors after a brazen robbery during which thieves make off with nine valuable pieces of jewelry. Specifics Coming to Light About the Heist Although details remain scarce, sources suggest a trio of disguised suspects gained entry the institution just after it opened today. The suspects reportedly utilized an outside elevator that was installed for in-progress restoration projects to infiltrate the famous exhibition hall, located facing the River Seine wing. Focus: France's Crown Jewels The elaborately decorated gallery is home to the surviving pieces of France's monarchical treasures. To break in, the thieves shattered glass panels before escaping carrying the stolen pieces. Getaway and Ongoing Inquiry Those responsible reportedly made their escape using a scooter. Officials are actively assessing the estimated value of the haul, as the institution remains closed to the public for the time being. This incident has prompted serious concerns concerning security within a the planet's most visited cultural sites.