Thieves stage daring daytime jewel heist at Louvre

Security Breach - A daring daylight heist occurred at the Louvre Museum around 9:30 AM, lasting only 7 minutes [1] - Experienced burglars used a ladder and disc cutter to break into the Leg Gallery Deolon on the second floor [2] - The thieves targeted French crown jewels, stealing nine priceless royal items [2] - A crown belonging to Empress Eugenie was dropped outside the museum during the getaway [3] - The operation was nonviolent, but the museum was evacuated and closed for the day [4] Items Stolen - Stolen items include a tiara, a sapphire necklace, a single sapphire earring, an emerald necklace, a pair of emerald earrings, a brooch, another tiara, and a corage bow [2] - The thieves left behind the 140-karat Regent Diamond [2] Investigation - Approximately 60 police officers are investigating the case [5] - Authorities believe three or four thieves were involved and escaped on motorbikes [5][6] - A high-visibility vest left at the scene is a key clue [6]