🔗 Share this article Louvre Museum Sealed Following Audacious Robbery, French Minister States Amid a shocking occurrence, this iconic Parisian museum was forced to close following a brazen robbery where culprits escape with nine high-value pieces of jewelry. Specifics Unfolding About the Incident While specifics are still emerging, sources suggest three disguised suspects entered the gallery soon after it opened on Friday. The suspects are said to have used an outside lift being used during in-progress restoration work to enter the famous gallery room, located along the Seine River wing. Focus: The French Crown Jewels This elaborately decorated chamber is home to the surviving pieces of the nation's royal jewelry collection. To break in, the burglars smashed windows and then escaping carrying the pilfered items. Escape and Current Inquiry The suspects are believed to have made their escape using a two-wheeled vehicle. Law enforcement are currently evaluating the estimated value of the stolen goods, while the institution is closed to the public for the time being. The robbery has sparked major questions regarding protection within a the world's most popular museums.