[Louvre. Photo Credit: Pexels]

The Louvre art museum located in Paris, France was robbed of its valuables on October 19 2025 in a span of 8 minutes. 

The heist resulted in the loss of famous jewels such as royal tiaras, necklaces, and earrings valued at $102 million 

The stolen jewels included; Marie-Louise's emerald and diamond necklace and earrings, diamond and sapphire jewelry set worn by Marie-Amelie de Bourbon and Hortense, Eugenie’s pearl diadem, diamond bodice bow, the reliquary brooch, and the crown of Eugenie.

Following the heist, the museum was closed on October 20th and reopened on October 22nd. 

A recording of individuals “disguised as construction workers [using] a furniture lift to access” the Apollo Gallery filled with precious jewels was also shared with the public shortly after. 

During the investigation, it was found that one of the jewels, a crown adorned with over 1,300 diamonds, was left behind on the street.

What seemed like a comical show has impacted France’s image and resulted in the theft worth millions.

This incident has also led to backlash of negative views and France’s cultural guardianship being ridiculed and questioned by the general public. 

During Halloween, adults and teens were seen wearing construction clothing as well as tiaras, joking about the heist. 

It has also become a trending topic where random people such as influencers post mug shots claiming they were the thieves related to the heist. 

The theft at the central hub for art exhibitions that influenced the development of modern arts has also raised some concerns about security. 

Since then, the Louvre museum has “implemented a new [$92 million] master plan [to improve] security” and has secured some suspects related to the theft. 

In a recently published Global News article Katie Scott reported that the first person arrested was a 39-year-old French social media worker named Abdoulaye N. 

He was “detained at his home in Aubervillers” on October 25th and placed in detention as a pretrial due to his reputation and presence on social media.

Other suspects have yet to be identified, but law enforcements have been working tirelessly to bring justice for the Louvre museum. 

Some evidence that has been left at the scene includes DNA evidence through helmets and gloves that have proven to be crucial for the ongoing investigation. 

The French Forensics officer noted that the DNA evidence is being run through law enforcement databases and possibly through the Interpol database if they aren’t able to secure a suspect. 

The public and media are eagerly awaiting results and the consequences for the thieves in question.

As the investigation continues, more suspects will be revealed by the police holding them responsible for the heist.