Louvre Museum Sealed Following Bold Robbery, France's Official Announces

During a unexpected event, this iconic Louvre Museum ceased operations after a brazen theft during which burglars escape with multiple precious artifacts.

Information Unfolding Concerning the Robbery

While specifics are still emerging, sources suggest 3 disguised individuals broke into the institution shortly after the start of business on Friday.

The perpetrators are said to have used an external lift being part of in-progress refurbishment work to access the famous Apollo Gallery, located facing the banks of the Seine wing.

Focus: France's Historic Gems

This ornate room houses the surviving pieces of the French monarchical treasures. To break in, the culprits smashed display cases and then escaping with these pilfered pieces.

Escape & Current Inquiry

Those responsible reportedly got away via a motor-scooter. Authorities are now calculating the worth of the loot, as the institution is closed to the public for the time being.