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Four thieves stole eight pieces of jewelry from the French Crown Jewels collection at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

One stolen item, a crown owned by Empress Eugénie, was recovered outside the museum.

An investigation is underway after a group of four thieves stole eight pieces of jewelry from Paris's famous Louvre Museum on Oct. 19.

The Louvre, which is the world's most-visited museum, remains closed Oct. 20 as per its website for "exceptional reasons" following the theft. A specialized police unit has begun investigating the crime and compiling a detailed list of the stolen items.

"Beyond their market value, these items have inestimable heritage and historical value," the Louvre said in a statement.

Earlier this year, Louvre officials requested urgent help fr

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