Amid a unexpected event, this iconic Louvre Museum ceased operations after an audacious heist during which thieves escape with 9 valuable pieces of jewelry.
Although details remain scarce, reports indicate a trio of hooded suspects gained entry the institution shortly after it opened on Friday.
The thieves reportedly used a construction lift being part of ongoing refurbishment projects to infiltrate the famous exhibition hall, found facing the River Seine side.
The ornate gallery is home to the surviving pieces of France's royal jewelry collection. To break in, the burglars broke glass panels before fleeing carrying these pilfered pieces.
Those responsible reportedly fled on a motor-scooter. Law enforcement are now evaluating the worth of the haul, as the museum is closed for tourists for the time being.
This robbery has sparked serious questions regarding protection at among the globe's top cultural sites.
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