Oct. 20 (UPI) -- One day after four men staged a heist of the Louvre Museum in broad daylight, French officials were looking Monday to find the thieves and the priceless jewels they swiped before they can be melted down or sold.
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as museum officials, and the rest of France, reeled after the security failure Sunday morning. The heist saw eight royal jewels -- some belonging to Napoleon and others the crown jewels of deposed French monarchs -- stolen from glass cases in 7 minutes.
"Following yesterday's robbery of the Louvre, the museum regrets to inform you that it will remain closed to the public today," museum officials posted on X. "Visitors who have already booked tickets will be refunded."
Après le vol qu'a subi le Louvre hier, le musée a le regret de vous informer qu'il restera fermé au public ce jour. Les visiteurs ayant déjà réservé leurs billets seront remboursés.
Following yesterday's robbery at the Louvre, the museum regrets to inform you that it will... pic.twitter.com/1UMDtyCty1— Musée du Louvre (@MuseeLouvre) October 20, 2025
