Millions in jewelry stolen from French museum in latest heist

Masked thieves targeted the Lalique Museum in Alsace, France, breaking in around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday and making off with an estimated 20 jewelry pieces. The museum, known for its collection of works by René Lalique, a celebrated jeweler and glass artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reported that the perpetrators acted quickly.

Museum staff have identified the stolen items, and the police are currently analyzing surveillance recordings. The estimated losses could reach several million euros, according to AFP, citing a source close to the investigation. The stolen pieces are described as "precious objects."

The museum had been operating under heightened security following the October 19, 2025, theft of crown jewels valued at an estimated 88 million euros from the Louvre in Paris. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the Louvre heist, but the stolen items have not been recovered.

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Approximately 20 precious objects were stolen. Damage assessment is ongoing and could amount to several million euros.