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Louvre Museum Shut Down After Confirmed Robbery, Culture Minister Investigates
Louvre Museum Shut Down After Confirmed Robbery, Culture Minister Rachida Dati Investigates | VIDEO
The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris was evacuated and closed today following a confirmed robbery at opening time. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati is on site.
The famous Louvre Museum in Paris was suddenly evacuated and shut down to the public today after reports of a robbery. France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the event, which took place at opening time.
The robbery news created instant shock waves among the security and culture circles in the French capital.
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Ministerial Statement: Culture Minister Rachida Dati broke the news on the social networking site X, saying, "A robbery occurred this morning at the opening of the Louvre Museum."
PANIQUE TOTALE au Musée du Louvre évacué d'urgence Braquage confirmé par Rachida Dati. pic.twitter.com/p2c1Eo5XjT — Raspoutine (@gregraspoutine) October 19, 2025
Closure for the Day: In the wake of the report, the museum released a statement affirming its closure to the public due to "exceptional reasons" for closing its doors until the end of the day.
Information on the scope of the robbery, what was taken and who was involved, was not yet available. Security authorities promptly moved in to take control of the premises and launch an investigation. The act automatically puts into question the security measures in place at one of the globe's most frequented and priceless cultural centers.
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"Should I feel anything?" asks the beady-eyed man, sitting in a padded cell with handcuffs around his wrists. He's being grilled by Chinese investigators about the time he allegedly ordered a stranger to be killed - a human offering to celebrate his sworn brotherhood with a business partner
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