The Louvre remained closed for a second day Monday after thieves snatched crown jewels from its Galerie d’Apollon in a swift, daytime raid. Using a crane-type lift to force a window, the culprits smashed display cases and fled on motorcycles or scooters with items the interior minister and museum called of “inestimable value.” No injuries were reported, though tourists were inside. Visitors faced long queues and refunds. Officials labeled the four‑minute operation the work of professionals, as one expert noted the cases used unreinforced, historical glass.

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