Thieves steal “priceless” jewels from the Louvre, escape on motorbikes

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/t87IxSV Thieves pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre in Paris, France, on Sunday. Using a lift from a construction site, the thieves smashed a window and stole priceless jewelry from an area of the museum that houses the French Crown jewels, before escaping on motorbikes, the French government said. Officials say the operation took just minutes and was carried out by professionals. The museum remained closed for the rest of the day on Sunday as authorities carried out their investigation. The Louvre has faced criticism for security issues and understaffing in recent years. For more info, please go to https://ift.tt/gaZOze3 Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #louvremuseum #louvre #GlobalNews