Louvre Heist Crew Grabs Royal Jewels in Minutes, Flees on Motorbikes

In the aftermath, the Louvre was closed to the public for a full day to allow investigators to collect evidence and inspect security systems. The French government quickly launched a nationwide investigation, describing the event as a “blow to national heritage.” Culture Minister Rachida Dati called the crime “professional, deliberate, and executed with chilling calm.” She assured the public that every effort was being made to retrieve the stolen jewels.