The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in Paris reopened to the public for the first time since a high-profile £75 million theft of crown jewels occurred on October 19, 2025. Thieves posing as workers used a cherry picker to break in and stole eight items, including a valuable necklace from Napoleon I. Nine months later, some jewels remain missing, and four suspects were arrested and charged in France. The gallery now features empty display cases and focuses on its historical 17th-century ceremonial aspects, including gilded ceilings and Greek frescoes. The museum plans to relocate the stolen artifacts and has significantly upgraded security, including new surveillance systems, at a cost of up to £683 million.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the theft and its aftermath without overtly criticizing or praising any political entity. It reports on the incident, the response from authorities, and the museum’s security upgrades without taking a clear ideological stance. While the event involves public





