đź”— Share this article Paris Louvre Art Museum Closed In the Wake of Bold Robbery, French Minister States Amid a shocking event, the renowned art institution was forced to close following an audacious robbery where burglars get away with 9 valuable pieces of jewelry. Details Unfolding Regarding the Robbery Although details remain scarce, authorities believe 3 hooded men gained entry the gallery soon after the start of business today. The perpetrators allegedly used an outside hoist that was used during ongoing refurbishment work to infiltrate the famous exhibition hall, found along the River Seine area. Target: France's Crown Jewels This elaborately decorated chamber houses what remains of the nation's royal jewelry collection. In order to enter, the thieves broke windows before escaping carrying these pilfered artifacts. Flight and Current Inquiry The individuals are believed to have got away on a scooter. Authorities are now evaluating the estimated value of the haul, while the Louvre is closed for visitors indefinitely. The robbery has sparked major concerns about protection within among the globe's most popular art galleries.