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Louvre reopens as Paris prosecutor reveals stolen jewels worth an estimated €88 million

In response, Dati told lawmakers at the National Assembly on Tuesday that “the Louvre museum’s security apparatus did not fail; that is a fact."

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Manhunt underway for 4 suspects after heist of 'priceless' jewelry at Louvre in Paris

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Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resign

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A timeline of the jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris

It took less than eight minutes for thieves to steal 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels in a weekend heist at the world’s most visited museum, the Louvre, shocking the world.

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Fiscal de París dice que las joyas robadas del Louvre valen unos 88 millones de euros

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Paris prosecutor says stolen Louvre jewels worth an estimated $102 million

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Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen

Art detective Arthur Brand told the BBC that there could be "copycats" working across the country and some gangs might do multiple "hits".

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The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century

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We failed to protect jewels from 'brutal' criminals, Louvre director says after heist

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Woman arrested over theft of gold worth $1.7 million from Paris Natural History Museum

A 24-year-old woman was arrested in Barcelona over the break-in and theft of gold worth more than $1 million, the Paris prosecutor said.

Louvre Robbery Included Theft of Famed Jewels Worn By French Royals: “It’s Our History”

In 1962, the Countess of Paris attended the wedding of fellow European royalty in Queen Marie-Amélie’s sapphires—which were snatched in what has become one of the worst thefts of its kind.

'It's like a scene from a film' - Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft

The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed to the public after robbers stole imperial jewels in broad daylight on Sunday.

Louvre Museum closes after theft

Thieves have stolen priceless jewels from the Louvre using a basket lift, according to France's interior minister

Louvre remains closed a day after daring theft of Napoleonic jewels

The Louvre remained closed Monday after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist. Thieves used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with Napoleonic jewels.

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Paris Mourns Its Jewels, D.C. and Places Worldwide Know the Feeling

The Louvre in Paris was robbed of priceless jewels in a flawless heist. The theft joins a historic list of museum robberies around the world.

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Louvre director summoned to appear before lawmakers to answer questions on theft

Laurence des Cars has been summoned to appear before France’s Senate Culture Committee on Wednesday to an answer questions regarding the museum's security and what may have went wrong on Sunday when nine "priceless" pieces were swiped from the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery.

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A daylight heist and a national 'humiliation': How 7 minutes at the Louvre stunned France

Authorities were racing Monday to reassure the public about security at key cultural sites — and find the jewels stolen from the museum before they can be broken up and melted down.