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Theft/burglary

Can her Louvre tours go on without the stolen jewels?

Ms Anya Firestone leads a tour through the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in Paris on June 22, 2023.
Ms Anya Firestone leads a tour through the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in Paris on June 22, 2023.

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Matryoshka dolls depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump being displayed at a gift shop in Moscow, Russia.
Matryoshka dolls depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump being displayed at a gift shop in Moscow, Russia.

Louvre heist losses estimated at $133 million as museum director faces grilling

Broken window protected by a wooden panel on Oct 20 after the jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Broken window protected by a wooden panel on Oct 20 after the jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

Woman charged over theft of gold, including 5kg nugget, at Paris Natural History Museum

The woman was trying to dispose of nearly 1kg of melted gold pieces at the time of her arrest.
The woman was trying to dispose of nearly 1kg of melted gold pieces at the time of her arrest.

Why steal from the Louvre? It may have more to do with stones than art

French police officers patrol in front of the Louvre Museum after it was robbed on Oct 19.
French police officers patrol in front of the Louvre Museum after it was robbed on Oct 19.

Tourists upset as Louvre stays shut after jewel heist

People stand near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum as the museum remains closed the day after a spectacular jewel heist.
People stand near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum as the museum remains closed the day after a spectacular jewel heist.

Louvre closed for second day as France hunts jewel thieves

The robbery reignited a row over the lack of security in France's museums.
The robbery reignited a row over the lack of security in France's museums.

Village Hotel Sentosa assisting with police investigations after guest claims $3,000 was stolen

A spokesperson for Far East Hospitality which operates Village Hotel Sentosa said it is aware of the incident involving a guest at the hotel on Oct 17.
A spokesperson for Far East Hospitality which operates Village Hotel Sentosa said it is aware of the incident involving a guest at the hotel on Oct 17.

Power tool-wielding thieves flee Louvre with ‘priceless’ jewellery

The Louvre said it was closing for the day “for exceptional reasons”.
The Louvre said it was closing for the day “for exceptional reasons”.

US police break up Lego theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines

A tray of Lego mini-figurine heads, some of the tens of thousands of pieces and sets police found at a home in California.
A tray of Lego mini-figurine heads, some of the tens of thousands of pieces and sets police found at a home in California.

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MDDI (P) 048/10/2024. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.