The news of his robbery has caused shock Louvre Museum on Sunday morning, with French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez speaking about Priceless jewels were stolen.

Based on the initial research data, the incident occurred between 9:30 and 9:40 (local time, 10:30 and 10:40 Greek time). The perpetrators managed to enter the museum, located in the heart of Paris, and Many art objects were stolen. before they fled, a source with knowledge of the case explained to AFP.

An investigation has been launched and a detailed inventory of the stolen items is being compiled. In addition to their commercial value, these items have invaluable value in terms of heritage and history , the French Interior Ministry stressed in a statement.

How did the robbery happen?

As Nunez told French media, the robbers,

They entered the museum. using a mobile crane placed in a van to manage to reach the Apollo Hall.

The French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the perpetrators stole jewelry from Napoleon's collection .

The perpetrators they were in possession of small chainsaws, according to a police source, while a motorcycle was located after they fled the scene.

The Paris prosecutor's office announced that it has launched an investigation into the robbery.

A little earlier, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati had reported to X that a robbery had occurred this morning during the opening of the Louvre museum.

A robbery occurred this morning at the opening of the Louvre museum. No injuries reported."I am at the scene with museum staff and police. Investigations are ongoing," Dati wrote.

Un braquage a eu lieu ce matin à l'ouverture du @MuseeLouvre. Pas de blessés à déplorer. Je suis sur place aux cotés des équipes du musée et de la police. Findings in progress.

— Rachida Dati ن (@datirachida) October 19, 2025

The Louvre Museum will remain closed today (Sunday) for exceptional reasons, he stated on X's account, a message that was also published in English.

⚠️🇫🇷 Le musée du Louvre will remain closed today for exceptional reasons.

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⚠️🌍 The Musée du Louvre will remain closed today for exceptional reasons. pic.twitter.com/bFY1hRaW5k

— Musée du Louvre (@MuseeLouvre) October 19, 2025

One of the stolen items was recovered.

One of the jewels stolen from the Louvre today was found a short distance from the museum, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said.

A jewel was found near the Louvre and an evaluation process has begun, Dati pointed out, speaking to the TF1 television network, while adding that organized crime is currently targeting works of art and that museums have become a target.