The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.

France will not be reimbursed for the theft of the priceless items stolen from the Louvre in an audacious heist.

Dozens of travelers from Maine were walking toward the Louvre's Apollo Gallery when suddenly, their tour group was forcefully pushed back.

Seven minutes is all it took for thieves to rob the world’s most famous museum Sunday. Here's a minute-by-minute breakdown of how it went down.

Experts say France's royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre. On Sunday, thieves stole eight pieces, including crowns and necklaces, in just four minutes.

The French crown jewels robbed from the Louvre museum in Paris are likely lost forever, an art crime expert tells CBS News, even if the thieves are caught.

Authorities were racing Monday to reassure the public about security at key cultural sites — and find the jewels stolen from the museum before they can be broken up and melted down.

The Louvre remained closed Monday after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist. Thieves used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with Napoleonic jewels.

The Louvre posted on X that it was closed for the day "for exceptional reasons." It has remained closed to the public since. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man who allegedly groped and attacked Compton customers and employees.