🔗 Share this article Paris Louvre Art Museum Shut Down After Bold Robbery, French Minister States During a shocking incident, the renowned Louvre Museum was forced to close following an audacious theft during which thieves get away with 9 valuable artifacts. Details Unfolding Concerning the Robbery Although information is limited, authorities believe 3 hooded suspects broke into the gallery just after it opened on Friday. The perpetrators reportedly utilized a construction elevator that was part of in-progress restoration work to infiltrate the famous exhibition hall, situated along the banks of the Seine wing. Target: France's Crown Jewels The elaborately decorated chamber contains the surviving pieces of France's monarchical treasures. To break in, the thieves broke windows and then escaping with these stolen items. Flight & Current Inquiry Those responsible allegedly made their escape via a two-wheeled vehicle. Officials are actively evaluating the worth of the haul, as the institution is closed to the public for the time being. This incident has sparked serious issues regarding protection within a the world's most visited cultural sites.