Louvre Museum Temporarily Closes Following Jewelry Heist

Wed Oct 22 2025 01:58:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The Louvre Museum in Paris has closed its doors after a robbery on Sunday morning, as law enforcement investigates the theft of valuable jewelry.

The Louvre Museum, one of the most renowned art institutions globally, has temporarily closed following a theft that occurred as it was opening for visitors. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the robbery took place Sunday morning, with police currently on-site investigating the incident. While the museum cited 'exceptional reasons' for the closure, reports indicate that jewelry has been stolen during the brazen robbery.

The Louvre Museum in Paris has been closed following a robbery, France's culture minister states.

Rachida Dati posted on X that the incident happened on Sunday morning as the museum was opening. She was present at the scene, where police are currently investigating the crime.

The museum confirmed it is closing for the day 'for exceptional reasons,' although it did not provide additional details. Various media reports suggest that jewelry has been stolen.

As the world's most visited museum, the Louvre houses numerous famous artworks and other valuable items, making it a prime target for such criminal acts.

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