On October 19, 2025, a group of thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris during the day. They used a lift to reach a window, smashed the glass, and stole eight valuable royal jewels including a tiara and a necklace that once belonged to French queens.

The whole thing took less than seven minutes, and the thieves got away on motorcycles. The museum was closed right after, and French officials said it was a big failure in security. The jewels are worth millions and may be gone for good if the thieves try to sell or melt them down.