Thieves execute swift daylight heist, steal priceless crown jewels from Louvre
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Thieves carried out a highly coordinated, four-minute daylight heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels using a basket lift and exploiting security vulnerabilities, raising concerns over museum security and staffing amid ongoing crowding issues.
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