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

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

Thieves entered the Louvre using a basket lift on Sunday and made away with priceless jewels, France's interior minister said, as the museum closed for the day.

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