Source: France 24 [French state media]
“A team of thieves broke into the Louvre in the heart of Paris on Sunday and stole ‘priceless’ historical jewellery, said France’s interior minister, as the world-renowned museum closed for the day. French authorities later said they recovered one piece of jewellery, which was apparently dropped by the robbers as they made their escape. … French authorities confirmed they found the 19th-century crown that once belonging to Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III. The crown features golden eagles and is covered in 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, according to the museum’s website.” (10/19/25)