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Officials say suspects used a truck-mounted basket lift and power tools to carry out the brazen Sunday morning theft at the world’s most-visited museum.
Third-generation vintage jewelry dealer Lee Siegelson, of Siegelson Jewelry, who has handled, bought and sold some of the most important jewels of the world explains the inestimable value beyond just the precious stones and metals.
Louvre Museum reopens after audacious art heist of 8 crown jewels. Director admits security failures, sparking debate over museum safety and government oversight.
The French crown jewels robbed from the Louvre museum in Paris are likely lost forever, an art crime expert tells CBS News, even if the thieves are caught.
French authorities are continuing to investigate Sunday's shocking daytime robbery at the Louvre in Paris, where officials say four thieves used a truck-mounted basket lift and power tools to make off with crown jewels from the world’s most-visited museum.
The president and director of the Louvre Museum has been summoned to appear before French lawmakers amid the ongoing investigation into the heist of priceless jewels.
The French government will not be reimbursed for any losses related to the priceless jewels, according to experts.
The Louvre in Paris remains closed after a bold crown jewel heist stunned visitors, including retired FBI agent Harry Trombitas,
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