Stolen Louvre Jewels Worth $102 Million
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PARIS and LONDON -- Several people disguised as construction workers broke into the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, cracking open display cases and stealing jewelry that once belonged to Emperor Napoleon and his wife, officials said.
Four thieves executed a swift heist at the Louvre, stealing $102 million in crown jewels. Experts warn the real crime is the impending dismantling and