đź”— Share this article Louvre Art Museum Sealed In the Wake of Bold Robbery, French Official Confirms Amid a unexpected event, the iconic Parisian museum was forced to close after a daring robbery where thieves escape with multiple valuable pieces of jewelry. Specifics Unfolding About the Robbery Although specifics are still emerging, authorities believe three hooded individuals gained entry the institution just after it opened this morning. The thieves are said to have employed an outside lift being installed for current refurbishment work to enter the historic exhibition hall, found along the Seine River wing. Objective: The French Crown Jewels The elaborately decorated gallery houses the remnants of the French royal jewelry collection. To gain entry, the culprits shattered windows before fleeing with the stolen artifacts. Getaway & Ongoing Probe The individuals reportedly made their escape using a motor-scooter. Law enforcement are actively evaluating the total value of the haul, while the Louvre stays not open to the public indefinitely. This event has raised serious issues regarding protection within a the planet's most popular museums.