The museum has been closed until further notice, authorities said

Rapina al Museo del Louvre di Parigi, che resterà chiuso per tutta la giornata. Lo rende noto il ministero della Cultura francese. (ANSA)

Rapina al Museo del Louvre di Parigi, che resterà chiuso per tutta la giornata. Lo rende noto il ministero della Cultura francese. (ANSA)

Several criminals are believed to have stolen jewelry before fleeing the scene, according to a source cited by Agence France-Presse. No injuries have been reported.

The museum has been closed until further notice, authorities said

PARIS: France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati on Sunday reported a break-in at the Louvre in Paris, as the world-renowned museum said it was closing for the day. “A hold-up took…

Rachida Dati announces robbery had taken place at world’s most-visited museum

Louvre Museum robbery reported, historical thefts detailed, investigation ongoing, no injuries, valuable jewellery stolen, museum's rich history highlighted.

A dramatic heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris has left the museum surrounded by police and closed to visitors for at least the day. Early on Sunday morning (October 19) a group…

The Mayor of Paris said the robbery was ‘a shock’ that resembled the plot of the mystery thriller Lupin

Interior minister describes it as a ‘major robbery’ involving ‘jewels that have genuine heritage value’

The day after eight 'priceless' jewels were stolen in broad daylight from the famous Paris museum, management announced it would stay closed for a second day.

The jewellery heist at the Louvre on Sunday is only the latest in a series of thefts

PARIS: Visitors pressed against the Louvre’s iron gates on Monday, peering through bars locked after thieves pulled off a daylight jewel heist inside the world-famous museum the…

The museum had been closed for two days after eight pieces of historical royal jewelry were stolen in broad daylight, a heist that has sparked debate over the lack of security in…