Thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris’ Louvre in brazen heist

The robbery raises questions about security at the museum, where officials had warned about poor investment at the world-famous site that drew 8.7 million visitors in 2024.

Thieves in balaclavas broke into Paris’ Louvre museum on Sunday, using a crane to smash an upstairs window, then stealing priceless objects from an area that houses the French crown jewels before escaping on motorbikes, officials said.