In a unexpected event, the iconic Louvre Museum ceased operations after an audacious robbery where culprits escape with 9 valuable pieces of jewelry.
Although information is limited, sources suggest 3 disguised suspects gained entry the institution shortly after the start of business today.
The suspects allegedly employed an outside lift being part of current restoration activities to infiltrate the renowned Apollo Gallery, located facing the banks of the Seine wing.
The elaborately decorated chamber houses the surviving pieces of the French monarchical treasures. In order to enter, the burglars smashed glass panels before escaping with the taken items.
The suspects are believed to have got away using a scooter. Law enforcement are now evaluating the total value of the loot, as the museum remains shut to the public indefinitely.
The robbery has prompted major concerns about safety measures at a the planet's most visited cultural sites.
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