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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.

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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.

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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.