Three Thieves Steal Jewels from Louvre in Paris
parijs, zondag, 19 oktober 2025.
On Sunday morning, three thieves carried out a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing jewels from Napoleon’s collection. Although no one was injured, the museum remained closed for the entire day. The French Minister of Culture confirmed the incident, and the police are searching for the perpetrators. One of the stolen pieces, Empress Eugénie’s crown, was later found broken outside the museum. The stolen jewels are considered to be of ‘incalculable value’.
Three Thieves Steal Jewels from Louvre in Paris
On Sunday morning, three thieves carried out a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, stealing jewels from Napoleon’s collection. Although no one was injured, the museum remained closed for the entire day. The French Minister of Culture confirmed the incident, and the police are searching for the perpetrators. One of the stolen pieces, Empress Eugénie’s crown, was later found broken outside the museum. The stolen jewels are considered to be of ‘incalculable value’ [1][2][3].
Details of the Robbery
According to French media, the thieves stole part of Napoleon and the empress’s jewellery collection. It is reported that nine items were taken, including a necklace, a brooch, and a tiara or diadem, according to Le Parisien [2]. The thieves arrived on a scooter and used a freight elevator to gain access to the Apollo Gallery, where the stolen jewels were located. According to a police source, the robbers had small chainsaws with them [2].
Reactions and Investigation
The French Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, confirmed that the stolen jewels are of ‘incalculable value’. According to him, the robbery lasted only seven minutes. A special team has been assigned to investigate the robbery to determine if it was part of organised crime [2]. The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, stated on X that no one was injured. The minister is present at the museum and says that an investigation is underway. The Louvre will remain closed on Sunday ‘for exceptional reasons’, the museum announced on X [3].
Impact on Visitors and Security
The Louvre is located in the heart of Paris and is world-renowned for its art collection, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The museum attracts approximately 25,000 visitors daily. The museum is one of the most heavily guarded buildings in Paris. Despite this, it has been burgled several times. The most famous incident was the theft of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in 1911 [2].