India, Oct. 24 -- The Louvre Museum in Paris witnessed a daylight robbery on Sunday, as thieves made off with jewellery worth nearly 88 million euros (about $102 million) in just a few minutes.

Authorities said the culprits used a freight lift to access the Gallery of Apollo, forced open a window, smashed display cases, and fled the scene on motorbikes through central Paris.

The operation reportedly lasted less than four minutes. Among the eight items stolen were diadems, necklaces, earrings, and brooches encrusted with thousands of diamonds and other rare gemstones. The Louvre, which briefly closed following the incident, reopened on Wednesday amid tightened security.

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