An investigation is underway, but here is what we know so far

xOn Sunday morning, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati revealed on X that a robbery had occurred at the world-famous Louvre in Paris.

"A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum," she posted, further adding that it would be closed for the rest of the day for " exceptional reasons" without further explanation.

Many were shocked to hear this news; the museum is known for being heavily guarded. An investigation is underway, but here is what we know so far:

Between 9:30 and 9:40 a.m., three to four men wielding small chainsaws arrived at the Louvre. They entered from the side facing the Seine River, where there is ongoing construction work, using a construction ladder and cutting the window panes "wi

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