PARIS (AP) – The Louvre said on Monday it would remain closed a day after historic jewels were stolen from the world’s most-visited museum in a daring daylight heist.

The museum’s staff asked dozens of visitors who were queuing in front of the glass pyramid entrance to leave the site. In a message posted on social media, the Louvre said visitors who have booked tickets will be refunded. It did not provide additional details.

On Sunday, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre ‘s facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said.

The theft occurred about 30 minutes after the museum opened, with visitors already inside, and was among the highest-profile museum thefts in living memory.

It unfolded just 250 meters (270 yards) from the

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