Paris: Thieves have broken into Paris' Louvre museum through a window and have stolen pieces of jewellery with \"inestimable heritage\" before escaping on motorbikes, the French interior ministry said on Sunday.

\"The investigation has begun, and a detailed list of the stolen items is being compiled. Beyond their market value, these items have inestimable heritage and historical value,\" the ministry said in a statement.

No injuries were reported, either among the public or among Louvre staff or law enforcement officers, it said.

The museum said on X it would remain closed for the day for \"exceptional reasons\".

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