Louvre museum heist: From tiara to Napoleon’s emerald wedding gift set — what ‘priceless’ jewels were stolen in Paris

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Louvre museum heist: From tiara to Napoleon’s emerald wedding gift set — what ‘priceless’ jewels were stolen in Paris

Monday 20th October 2025, 1:40AM

In a brazen daylight heist, thieves stole eight priceless jewels, including crown jewels linked to French queens and empresses, from the Louvre Museum. The sophisticated operation, involving four disguised individuals, lasted only minutes, with the thieves escaping on scooters. Authorities are investigating the theft, which has left the historic collection significantly diminished.

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