France: Video Shows Robbers Fleeing Louvre Using Vehicle-Mounted Ladder

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered, and authorities are searching for four suspects. The video shows the robbers fleeing using a vehicle-mounted ladder.

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

Robbery at the Louvre Museum - French Crown Jewels - Paris

File photo taken on October 22, 2023 shows visitors inside the Apollon Gallery, in the Louvre Museum, Paris, France. Besides the sumptuous decoration of the room itself, the gallery's main attractions are the remaining pieces of the French Crown Jewels. On October 19, 2025, the 'Heist of the Century' took place in this very room. A team of experienced thieves cleaned out two of its display cases and stole eight pieces of jewellery of inestimable heritage value. Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

France: Louvre Evacuated After Theft of Priceless Crown Jewels 2

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered. Authorities are investigating the security breach and searching for four suspects.

France: Louvre Evacuated After Theft of Priceless Crown Jewels 3

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered. Authorities are investigating the security breach and searching for four suspects. This video shows a vehicle-mounted ladder on Quai Francois Mitterrand leading up to a window on the second floor, apparently left behind by the gang.

France: Louvre Evacuated After Theft of Priceless Crown Jewels

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered. Authorities are investigating the security breach and searching for four suspects.