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Opening ABC’s World News Tonight, David announced: “The brazen heist in broad daylight at one of the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre in Paris. Thieves dressed as construction workers inside the gallery for just three minutes and 50 seconds – and what they got away with.”

David subsequently turned to correspondent James Longman for extra info. James reported in a voiceover, “The most famous museum in the world is a crime scene tonight as investigators hunt down four thieves who stole France’s crown jewels in a stunning daylight heist. Officials say the gang struck shortly after opening Sunday.”

He added: “In less than 10 minutes, two of the men disguised as construction workers cut their way into the Apollo Gallery using power tools, a few hundred yards from the Mona Lisa, and raided some of France’s most important crown jewels. Moments later, they were back on the ground, jumped on two waiting scooters and disappeared into Sunday morning traffic.”

James then reported: “Authorities say this professional job didn’t go entirely to plan. They dropped the golden diamond crown of Empress Eugenie, some 200 years old, on the street, causing severe damage. Also left behind, their tools – a blowtorch, gloves and gasoline. All now in the hands of investigators hoping for DNA evidence.”

Broadcasting live from the Louvre, James added: “David, authorities say the gang chose 9.30 a.m. because that is when the Louvre opens, it’s when visitors are allowed in and it’s when, crucially, the intruder alarms are turned off.”

A snippet of the report was posted on Instagram with the caption: “An urgent search is underway for a group of thieves behind the brazen broad daylight heist of priceless jewelry at the Louvre. Officials said the gang struck shortly after opening on Sunday, inside the gallery for only 3 minutes and 50 seconds. @jamesaalongman reports from Paris.”

Viewers expressed their astonishment at the audacious theft in the feedback part. “Unbelievable….!” one individual wrote, while another echoed: “Wow crazy!”.

“I thought it only happened in movies,” confessed a third viewer, including a string of crying emojis. Another commenter requested, “Are you kidding! ? Dismantling a royal crown? What a statement. Utterly priceless during daylight and exterior ladder for the world to witness. There is always a buyer on the black market.”