Louvre Museum Closes After Robbery During Opening Hours

PARIS, France — The Louvre Museum has closed for the day following a robbery that took place on Sunday morning, according to France’s Minister of Culture Rachida Dati.

Dati reported the incident on social media, confirming that the robbery occurred as the museum was opening its doors to visitors. She stated that police were on-site and that an investigation was underway.

The museum announced it would remain closed Sunday for ‘exceptional reasons’ but did not specify any details regarding the robbery. Various French media outlets have suggested that jewelry may have been stolen.

No injuries have been reported, and officials have not released information on whether any suspects have been identified or what specific items were taken from the museum.

The Louvre, known for housing iconic works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa,’ is the most visited museum in the world. As this is a developing story, further details will be provided as they become available.