The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened on Wednesday after a bold daylight theft of jewels worth about $102 million. Four suspects stole eight historic pieces in just four minutes before fleeing the scene. The Apollo Room, where the robbery happened, stays closed while police investigate.
Around 100 officers are working to find the stolen items before they are broken up or sold. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau warned that the gems would lose most of their value if taken apart. She urged the thieves to think twice before destroying them.
Though valued at 88 million euros, the jewels hold far greater cultural and historical worth. Authorities hope to recover them intact.
Around 100 officers are working to find the stolen items before they are broken up or sold. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau warned that the gems would lose most of their value if taken apart. She urged the thieves to think twice before destroying them.
Though valued at 88 million euros, the jewels hold far greater cultural and historical worth. Authorities hope to recover them intact.
