Amid a unexpected event, this prestigious Louvre Museum was forced to close after a brazen robbery during which thieves escape with multiple valuable pieces of jewelry.
While details remain scarce, sources suggest a trio of masked men broke into the institution shortly after opening time on Friday.
The suspects allegedly utilized an external hoist that was installed for ongoing renovation work to access the famous exhibition hall, situated along the banks of the Seine wing.
The lavish gallery is home to the surviving pieces of France's royal jewelry collection. In order to enter, the culprits shattered windows and then escaping with the pilfered items.
The individuals allegedly fled on a two-wheeled vehicle. Law enforcement are now assessing the estimated value of the stolen goods, while the institution stays not open for tourists until further notice.
This robbery has prompted serious questions about safety measures within a the world's most visited museums.
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