Thieves broke into the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday morning — stealing nine historical jewels of “inestimable value” before fleeing on motorcycles. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez told local media that they had entered using a basket lift and pulled off the shocking heist within “seven minutes”. Nine jewellery items from the Napoleon and Empress collection were taken during the robbery — with one later found outside the museum.

“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.

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati also confirmed that a piece of jewellery was “found during the escape” of the criminals on Sunday morning. She gav

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