The lightning-fast heist lasted only eight minutes and has gained worldwide attention. Sixty investigators are now searching for the culprits, with initial investigations pointing towards organized crime. The robbery occurred around 9:30 AM on Sunday when the thieves parked a crane under a museum balcony. Two individuals ascended and used a chainsaw to enter the Apollo Gallery through a window.
This famous gallery, commissioned by King Louis XIV, houses the crown jewels collection. With their faces covered, the thieves stole nine 19th-century pieces, most notably the crown of Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III. When asked about a possible inside job, the prosecutor stated she could not confirm or deny it at this time.
New Words:
1. Heist: A well-planned and often dramatic robbery, especially from a bank or museum.Example: The movie was about a diamond heist in London.
2. Estimated: A rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example: The estimated cost to repair the car was over one thousand dollars.
3. Culprits: The people who are responsible for a crime or a problem.
Example: The police are working hard to catch the culprits behind the robbery.