Historic jewels stolen in ‘national disaster’ for France: What we know about missing Louvre treasures

The precious artifacts snatched from Paris’s Louvre Museum on Sunday include an emerald necklace gifted by Napoleon to his second wife and other priceless jewels.
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Burglars Just Broke Into the Louvre and Stole Historic Crown Jewels in a Daring Daylight Heist

In a matter of minutes, thieves climbed a ladder and smashed display cases before fleeing the scene with eight valuable artifacts. The jewels had been housed just 270 yards from the "Mona Lisa"

Royal Heist at the Louvre: The Missing Tiaras Worth Millions and the One Crown That Got Away

Thieves at the Louvre museum stole eight items of "incalcuable" value from a collection of French crown jewels, including items belonging to Empress Eugénie, Queen Hortense and more

Looted Louvre treasures may never be found, experts say

The famed museum in Paris remained closed a day after the heist. One government official admits that the heist exposed security failings at the museum.

Police hunt Louvre jewel thieves as questions swirl over museum’s security

Thieves broke into the Louvre museum in Paris and stole thousands of diamonds and other precious jewels, prompting questions about the museum’s security.

Thieves steal priceless Napoleonic jewels from the Louvre — within minutes in broad daylight

Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels from the famed Paris museum within minutes while visitors were inside.
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