Louvre Robbery Included Theft of Famed Jewels Worn By French Royals: “It’s Our History”

In 1962, the Countess of Paris attended the wedding of fellow European royalty in Queen Marie-Amélie’s sapphires—which were snatched in what has become one of the worst thefts of its kind.

How Louvre burglars obtained truck-mounted lift to make off with jewels worth more than $100M

Thieves used a stolen truck-mounted moving lift to scale the Louvre and steal royal jewels worth over $100 million in a lightning-fast Paris heist.

Stolen Louvre jewels were not privately insured, French government says

The French government will not be reimbursed for any losses related to the priceless jewels, according to experts.

Louvre remains closed a day after daring theft of Napoleonic jewels

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.
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Paris Mourns Its Jewels, D.C. and Places Worldwide Know the Feeling

The Louvre in Paris was robbed of priceless jewels in a flawless heist. The theft joins a historic list of museum robberies around the world.

Maine tour group was inside the Louvre during brazen jewel heist: "We were scared to death"

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