From the Mona Lisa to the jewels of Napoleon, the Louvre has experienced over a century of high-profile heists.

French police are hunting the gang of thieves who escaped with priceless jewels after an audacious daylight heist at the world-famous Louvre museum. The Paris landmark remains closed after multiple, priceless Napoleonic era jewels,

Authorities were racing Monday to reassure the public about security at key cultural sites — and find the jewels stolen from the museum before they can be broken up and melted down.

THE audacious heist at the Louvre bears all the hallmarks of being carried out by the notorious Pink Panther gang, a former Flying Squad boss has said. Priceless gems stolen in the raid are likely

Stolen treasures include tiara and emerald necklace from Marie-Louise set, emerald earrings, jewels of Empress Eugénie

The eight priceless pieces of jewellery stolen in an audacious heist from the Louvre Museum in Paris span two centuries of history.