The iconic French art museum was closed after criminals reportedly stole several pieces of Napoleon-linked jewelry
The Louvre Museum in Paris has been closed for the day after a robbery on Sunday, local officials have said. Unconfirmed media reports claimed that several criminals stole nine pieces from the Napoleonic jewelry collection.
The incident was reported by French Culture Minister Rachida Dati, who said on X that "a robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum." She added that there are no reports of injuries and that a police investigation is underway. The minister provided no further details.
The museum itself said that it will remain closed for the day due to "exceptional reasons."
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