🔗 Share this article Paris Louvre Art Museum Shut Down In the Wake of Audacious Theft, France's Official Confirms Amid a surprising occurrence, this renowned art institution was forced to close after an audacious robbery where thieves get away with 9 high-value artifacts. Details Unfolding About the Heist Although information is limited, authorities believe a trio of masked individuals broke into the museum soon after the start of business today. The perpetrators reportedly employed a construction lift being part of in-progress refurbishment work to access the famous gallery room, situated facing the Seine River area. Target: France's Crown Jewels This lavish gallery is home to the surviving pieces of the French crown jewels. To break in, the burglars smashed display cases before making their getaway carrying these taken items. Getaway and Current Investigation Those responsible are believed to have got away using a scooter. Authorities are actively calculating the estimated value of the stolen goods, while the institution is shut for visitors until further notice. This robbery has prompted serious questions about security within among the world's most visited cultural sites.