A shocking incident hit a world-famous museum in France on Sunday morning when it reported a theft, prompting a shutdown for the day. Police said that an unknown number of thieves arrived on a scooter carrying small chainsaws and fled with jewellery after breaking into the Louvre. They used a goods lift to reach the room they targeted, and the value of stolen jewellery is still being evaluated, according to AFP, which cited sources. In a post on X, France's culture minister Rachida Dati said, "A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum." Dati further added that she was on-site and authorities are investigating. Following the theft, the museum confirmed its closure, citing "exceptional reasons." According to French daily Le Parisien, the robbers broke i
Scooters, chainsaws, and stolen jewels: World-famous Louvre Museum shuts down after robbery — how the heist drama unfolded

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