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In a shocking event, this prestigious Louvre Museum was forced to close after a daring robbery during which thieves make off with nine precious artifacts.

Information Unfolding Concerning the Incident

Although information is limited, authorities believe a trio of hooded suspects entered the gallery soon after the start of business on Friday.

The thieves are said to have employed a construction lift that was part of ongoing restoration projects to infiltrate the renowned exhibition hall, situated facing the banks of the Seine wing.

Target: The French Royal Treasures

This elaborately decorated gallery houses the surviving pieces of France's crown jewels. In order to enter, the culprits shattered display cases before making their getaway with the pilfered pieces.

Getaway and Current Inquiry

The suspects are believed to have made their escape via a scooter. Authorities are now calculating the estimated value of the haul, as the museum stays not open to the public indefinitely.

The robbery has prompted serious issues concerning security within one of the planet's top cultural sites.