Louvre Museum Closes Following Early Morning Robbery Incident

The Louvre Museum in Paris has been closed for the day following a robbery that occurred this morning, as confirmed by France‘s Culture Minister, Rachida Dati. The museum announced via its official account on X that it would remain closed “for exceptional reasons,” but details regarding the items taken remain unclear.

According to reports, video footage captured earlier today shows both security personnel and members of the public trapped inside the museum. One visitor described the scene on X, stating, “Just got to the Louvre and can see the security are locked inside! Everyone at the gates is being told that they cannot go in and that it is shut for today.”

Dati provided further details through her social media channels, confirming that a robbery took place at the museum’s opening. Fortunately, she noted that there were no injuries reported. “I am on site alongside the museum teams and the police. Investigations are underway,” she stated.

The museum is one of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions, attracting millions of visitors each year, and incidents like this raise significant concerns about security measures in place. The police are currently investigating the incident, aiming to ascertain the full extent of the situation.

As this story develops, more information will be provided regarding the implications of the robbery and any potential impact on visitors and museum operations in the coming days.