A robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris forced its sudden closure on Sunday. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the incident, saying no injuries were reported and that an investigation is underway. According to AFP, the thieves reportedly escaped with jewellery, though details of the stolen items remain unclear.
A robbery was reported at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, leading to the immediate closure of the world-famous institution.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the incident on social media, writing, “A robbery took place this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum. No injuries reported. I’m on site with museum staff and police. Investigations are under way.”
Un braquage a eu lieu ce matin à l’ouverture du @MuseeLouvre. Pas de blessés à déplorer. Je suis sur place aux cotés des équipes du musée et de la police. Constatations en cours.
— Rachida Dati ن (@datirachida) October 19, 2025
The museum announced it would remain closed “for exceptional reasons.” According to AFP, the thieves reportedly fled with jewellery, though officials have not yet confirmed what was stolen.
A member of Dati’s team told AFP that at least one person had entered the museum.
The Louvre, home to masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, remains one of the most visited museums in the world.
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