French Police Hunt Experienced Four-Man Gang After Louvre Jewelry Heist

French authorities are intensifying their search for a commando team of four robbers who executed a swift and highly professional heist at the Louvre Museum, stealing nine priceless royal jewels including diadems, necklaces, earrings, and brooches. The thieves used a stolen construction lift to access the Apollo Gallery, entering the museum in broad daylight and escaping within seven minutes on scooters, with some evidence like a dropped crown and personal items left behind providing DNA clues. Officials suspect the gang may have had inside help due to their detailed knowledge of the museum's security flaws, and are investigating both domestic and foreign organized crime possibilities. The stolen jewels, some belonging to Napoleon III's wife, are considered national treasures and experts warn the thieves will likely try to dismantle and smuggle the pieces out of Europe since selling them legally is impossible. The heist has sparked criticism over the Louvre's inadequate security measures, with only a fraction of the museum covered by surveillance cameras, prompting calls for urgent upgrades. Investigators continue to review extensive video footage and track escape routes while the museum remains closed as the probe proceeds.