Eight 'priceless' objects stolen in Louvre museum heist

Brazen thieves executed an audacious heist at the Louvre, making off with priceless jewels in broad daylight. The team used a motorized ladder to access the first floor, smashed display cabinets in the Apollo Gallery, and fled on scooters with eight valuable items. This theft, including a tiara necklace, earrings, and an empress's emeralds, is being called the "theft of the decade" and an attack on national heritage. A European manhunt is underway to apprehend the criminals before they can cross borders or dispose of the stolen treasures.

• Thieves executed a brazen daylight heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless jewels.
• A motorized ladder and scooters were used in the sophisticated operation.
• Eight items, including a tiara, necklace, and earrings belonging to royalty, were taken.
• The theft is described as the "theft of the decade" and an attack on national heritage.
• A European manhunt is in progress to recover the stolen treasures.

Brazen Louvre Jewel Heist [00:00]

• Thieves, described as professionals and part of a team, carried out a bold heist at the Louvre in broad daylight.
• They broke into cabinets containing priceless jewels, stealing treasures worth an incalculable amount.
• Confused visitors were evacuated by security personnel.

Brazen and in broad daylight, the thief in a hood and high viz, part of a team carrying out an audacious heist at the Louvre.

Method of Entry and Theft [00:51]

• The thieves gained access shortly after the museum opened, using a motorized ladder to reach the first floor.
• They cut through glass and proceeded to the Apollo Gallery, which houses treasures from Napoleon and French sovereigns.
• Cabinets were smashed to gather their loot before they escaped on scooters.

This is how the thieves got in. Shortly after the museum opened, they used a motorized ladder to get to the first floor, where they cut the glass and headed for the Apollo Gallery.

Significance and Impact of the Heist [01:14]

• This operation is attributed to professionals and organized crime targeting art objects and museums.
• Museums in France, a country with rich historical heritage and valuable objects, have become targets.
• The stolen items are described as priceless treasures.

It must be said that these are professionals. Organized crime today targets art objects and museums have obviously become targets because France, as you know, is a country with a rich heritage, a country with historical heritage objects of great value.

Stolen Items and a Recovered Piece [01:35]

• A total of eight items were stolen, including a tiara, necklace, and earrings belonging to a queen and an empress.
• An empress's emerald earrings and necklace were among the stolen items.
• The tiara owned by Empress Eugenie was found dropped outside the museum.

And this is what they made off with. Eight items, including a tiara necklace and earrings belonging to a queen and an empress's emerald earrings and necklace. But this tiara owned by Empress Eugenie was found dropped outside.

Public and Official Reaction [01:52]

• The theft is being referred to as the "theft of the decade" due to the targeting of the Louvre, the world's most famous museum.
• Stealing Napoleon's crown jewels from such a renowned institution is seen as a major scandal in France, akin to movie plots.
• The French president has condemned the raid as an attack on national heritage.

I think it's the theft of the decade. You know, targeting the Lou, the the world's most famous museum and stealing the crown jewels from Napoleon. It's like the movies, you know. The French president has called the raid an attack on our heritage.

Ongoing Investigation and Manhunt [02:20]

• Forensic teams are actively working to track down the masterminds behind the heist.
• A European manhunt has been launched, with authorities acknowledging that time is critical.
• There is concern that the gang may be attempting to cross borders or melt down their loot.

A European manhunt is underway, but French authorities know time is against them. The gang could be trying to cross the border or melting down their loot as we speak.