Explore the potential fates of stolen Louvre jewellery, including resale challenges and possible negotiations for return.
The spectacular heist of jewellery from the Louvre museum in Paris has many people wondering how a theft like this could occur in broad daylight and what might happen to the items that were stolen from the museum.
In a matter of minutes, four thieves were able to enter through a first-floor window, break into secure glass displays, and take nine items of jewellery of immeasurable value.
A group of thieves stole jewelry from Paris' Louvre museum. Here's which items they took, according to officials.
Follow the Louvre robbery: How thieves pulled off the extraordinary theft of priceless jewels from the world-famous museum in…
The world-famous museum in Paris was closed on Sunday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.
French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.
