🔗 Share this article World-Famous Louvre Art Museum Sealed Following Bold Theft, France's Official Announces Amid a surprising occurrence, this iconic Parisian museum ceased operations after a daring robbery during which culprits make off with 9 valuable jewelry items. Specifics Coming to Light About the Incident While specifics are still emerging, reports indicate 3 masked suspects gained entry the museum soon after it opened this morning. The perpetrators allegedly utilized an external hoist that was used during in-progress renovation activities to enter the famous Apollo Gallery, located facing the banks of the Seine wing. Target: The French Crown Jewels This lavish gallery contains the surviving pieces of the nation's crown jewels. To gain entry, the thieves broke display cases and then escaping carrying these pilfered artifacts. Getaway & Current Investigation Those responsible allegedly made their escape on a motor-scooter. Officials are currently calculating the estimated value of the stolen goods, as the institution remains closed for tourists for the time being. This robbery has prompted serious questions concerning safety measures within among the planet's most popular art galleries.