Louvre Reopens After $157 Million Crown Jewels Heist in Paris

The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened three days after a daring daylight heist in which thieves stole eight pieces of French crown jewels valued at over $100 million from the Apollo Gallery. The robbers used a cherry picker and tools including a circular saw and angle grinder to break into the second-floor gallery, fleeing on motorbikes after smashing display cases. Despite the reopening, the Apollo Gallery remains closed while investigations continue, with French authorities analyzing video footage and fingerprints to identify suspects. The theft has drawn criticism regarding insufficient museum security, with workers previously warning about understaffing and outdated protective measures. French President Emmanuel Macron and Louvre Director Laurence des Cars have come under scrutiny, with calls for tighter security and ongoing discussions about needed renovations. The stolen jewels have not been recovered, and the four suspects remain at large as a large-scale investigation proceeds.