when was the louvre heist

The Louvre jewel heist occurred on October 19, 2025. Thieves dressed as construction workers used a forklift-equipped truck to access the museum, then pried open a window and smashed display cases in the Apollo Gallery, stealing eight pieces of crown jewels valued at about €88 million. The theft took place during open hours, with the intruders spending only a few minutes inside before fleeing the scene.