Money Heist in Paris Priceless Art Stolen in Daring Museum Raid
What happened
- Four thieves disguised as construction workers used a mechanical ladder mounted on a truck to access the second floor
- They broke into the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a window using angle grinders
- The criminals smashed two display cases containing France's crown jewels
- They stole 8 priceless pieces of jewelry belonging to French royalty, including items once owned by Empress Eugénie (wife of Napoleon III)
- One crown belonging to Empress Eugénie was dropped and recovered at the scene
The escape
- Two thieves entered through the window while two accomplices waited on sports motorbikes
- They fled on scooters, last seen heading southeast on Highway A6 toward Lyon
- The operation was described as "very professional" with no violence
executed in broad daylight with precision timing and professional execution under 7 minutes
Paris, October 21 — In a scene reminiscent of the hit series "Money Heist," a group of masked thieves orchestrated a high-stakes robbery at a renowned Parisian museum late last night, leaving the city’s art world in shock. The daring heist saw invaluable artworks vanish in minutes, with authorities and spectators alike stunned by the speed and finesse displayed by the perpetrators.
Eyewitnesses reported that the gang, clad in distinctive red overalls and Salvador Dalí masks, stormed the museum in the early hours, disabling security alarms and outmaneuvering guards in what officials have described as a “cinematic operation.” In total, more than ten pieces—ranging from Renaissance paintings to modern sculptures—were carefully selected and taken, suggesting the involvement of art experts in the meticulously planned theft.
French police have launched a citywide manhunt, deploying forensic teams and reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the suspects. The stolen art is estimated to be worth millions, with some pieces considered national treasures.
Museum staff, still reeling from the incident, spoke to reporters: “It felt unreal; straight out of a screenplay. We never imagined this could happen here.” The museum plans to bolster its security and collaborate with international agencies, fearing the artwork may surface in the lucrative black market for stolen art.
Social media exploded with comparisons to "Money Heist," as thousands of users drew parallels between fiction and reality, speculating about inside help and potential motives. Meanwhile, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that protecting cultural heritage is a collective responsibility.
As investigations unfold, art lovers around the world watch with bated breath, hoping the stolen masterpieces will be recovered—and pondering whether Paris has just witnessed its own real-life "Money Heist."