🔗 Share this article Louvre Art Museum Shut Down In the Wake of Audacious Heist, France's Official States Amid a shocking incident, the renowned Parisian museum had to shut its doors following a brazen theft during which burglars escape with 9 precious pieces of jewelry. Details Coming to Light Concerning the Heist Although details remain scarce, sources suggest three hooded men entered the institution shortly after it opened on Friday. The thieves allegedly used an outside hoist being installed for in-progress renovation projects to access the historic exhibition hall, found facing the banks of the Seine wing. Focus: France's Historic Gems This lavish chamber contains the surviving pieces of France's royal jewelry collection. To break in, the thieves broke display cases before escaping carrying the taken items. Escape and Current Inquiry The suspects are believed to have made their escape via a two-wheeled vehicle. Officials are now assessing the total value of the haul, while the institution stays shut for tourists until further notice. This event has prompted serious concerns regarding security at among the globe's top cultural sites.