A major burglary took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris on the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025. An investigation has been opened for "organized theft" and "criminal conspiracy to commit a crime," according to the Paris public prosecutor's office, as quoted by franceinfo.
Nine pieces ofjewelry were stolen, but two have been recovered. Among them is the crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged at the foot of the balcony from which the perpetrators are believed to have fled. The second piece of jewelry, the nature of which has not been specified, was found in the very room where the break-in took place. The Paris public prosecutor's office stated that these items had been "clearly lost or abandoned during the perpetrators' escape."
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau told BFM TV that a "four-person commando" is actively being sought. The investigation has been entrusted to the judicial police's anti-crime squad (BRB), with the support of the Central Office for the Fight against Trafficking in Cultural Property (OCBC), which is acting as an observer.
Investigations are continuing in order to recover the seven jewels that are still missing and to identify those responsible for this theft committed in the world's most visited museum.
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Burglary at the Louvre: the museum is closed this Sunday, how can I get a refund for my tickets?
