The Brief

The Louvre was burglarized Sunday morning less than a half hour after doors opened, French officials said.

Louvre museum robbery

What they're saying:

"A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum," Culture Minister Rachida Dati wrote on X. The museum cited "exceptional reasons" for the closure. No injuries were reported.

Video perspective:

Video posted to social media showed one of the main hallways barred off, with security guards standing by. People were also seen en masse inside the grand lobby below the iconic Louvre Pyramid.

Scenes from inside the Louvre as it closed for the day as officials confirmed a burglary had taken place. Images: @whatyouthinktom and @gregraspoutine via Storyful

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