Paris: The Louvre Museum in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday after a dramatic daylight robbery in which thieves reportedly stole priceless jewellery from the Napoleonic collection.

France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the incident, saying there were no injuries and that investigations were underway.

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Robbery during opening hours

According to French media reports, the robbery occurred shortly after the museum opened its doors on Sunday morning. Police sources quoted by Le Parisien said the suspects gained access to the building from the Seine River side, where renovat

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