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Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens Nine Months After Major Jewel Heist
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Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens Nine Months After Major Jewel Heist

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in Paris reopened nine months after a major jewel theft.
  • Eight precious jewels, valued at 102 million euros, were stolen in October.
  • Four suspects were arrested, but the jewels remain missing despite an extensive investigation.

The world-renowned Louvre Museum has reopened its Apollo Gallery, nine months after a daring jewel heist saw eight priceless items vanish. The gallery, closed since the October theft, welcomed the public back on Wednesday. The stolen jewels, collectively valued at 102 million euros (approximately $110 million), were taken from display cases. While four suspects were arrested following the incident, the precious gems have not been recovered despite ongoing investigations. The Apollo Gallery itself is known for its opulent decor, featuring golden walls and ceiling paintings depicting the Greek sun god Apollo. The thieves reportedly used a furniture lift to access the gallery around 9:30 a.m. on October 19, stealing the items before escaping on scooters. The theft occurred shortly after the museum opened, leading to the evacuation of visitors. At the time, France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati described the perpetrators as professionals.

the theft was carried out by professionals.

— Rachida DatiFrance's Culture Minister Rachida Dati commented on the nature of the theft.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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