The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, reported on social network X that a robbery occurred at the museum's opening this morning. No one was injured. Investigative actions are underway.
As writes the newspaper Le Parisien, according to the initial investigation data, the criminals entered the building from the Seine embankment side, where renovation work is ongoing. They used a freight elevator to reach the desired hall in the Apollo Gallery.
Breaking the glass, two men entered inside, while a third stayed outside. The thieves stole nine items from Napoleon's and the Empress's jewelry collection, which were displayed in the "Napoleon" and "French Monarchs" showcases.