Louvre Displays Empress Eugénie’s Crown After Heist
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Empress Eugénie's crown was stolen from the Louvre in Paris. The crown has many diamonds and emeralds on it. The museum director wants to fix the damaged crown to show a new start.
Thieves broke into the museum and stole some jewelry. They took necklaces, earrings, and a diadem too. They used a freight lift and tools to get inside the Apollo Gallery.
Only the Empress Eugénie’s crown was found outside the Louvre. The thieves left it there after stealing it. It had more than 1,300 diamonds, but it was damaged.
The museum director thinks the crown was damaged when it was cut open. She thinks the thieves broke it while cutting. Most of the diamonds and emeralds are still there, but some are missing.
The museum will fix the crown with help from people who donate money. A committee will watch over the work. The Louvre has plans to improve its security and welcome visitors better.
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What was stolen from the Louvre?
Empress Eugénie's crown was stolen from the Louvre.
How did the thieves get into the museum?
They used a freight lift and tools to get inside the Apollo Gallery.
What will the museum do to the damaged crown?
The museum will fix the crown with help from people who donate money.
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