Saralnama9 jewelry pieces were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. Thieves armed with chainsaws took items belonging to Napoleon and Empress Joséphine. They used a freight elevator and broke glass displays. The museum closed immediately. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the incident. Police are investigating the robbery. The Louvre remains shut as the probe continues. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 18:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 9 jewelry pieces were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris on 25 Aug 2025
- Thieves armed with chainsaws took items belonging to Napoleon and Empress Joséphine
- They used a freight elevator and broke glass displays