Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris

Thieves steal jewels of 'incalculable' value in seven-minute heist at Louvre museum in Paris

The Louvre museum in Paris is closed after a heist this morning

The French interior ministry says a number of people broke into the Apollo Gallery via a mechanised lift and took jewels

The thieves are said to have been carrying small chainsaws and escaped on a scooter

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says the items taken are of 'incalculable' value

No injuries were reported and an investigation is under way, France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati says

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