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Nine pieces of jewellery from the collection of Napoleon and the Empress have been stolen from the Louvre.
Thieves reportedly used a basket lift to reach the museum, which is the world’s most visited, on Sunday morning.
The heist occurred as tourists were inside the Galerie d’Apollon, where part of the French Crown Jewels are displayed.
The museum closed for the day as the police sealed gates and investigated.
According to French culture minister Rachida Dati, a
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