Events tagged with "jewelry heist"

Historical Events tagged with "jewelry heist"

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Crime & Law

The Theft of the Hope Diamond and Jewels

September 11th, 1792 232 years ago

Six men executed a daring heist at the Garde-Meuble de France, stealing the Hope Diamond along with other French crown jewels. The break-in occurred amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution, when the royal treasures were held in a government storage facility. The assailants broke in, evading the guards with precision, taking advantage of the chaos surrounding them. Their bold action marked the peak of audacity during a time when the institutions of monarchy were being radically challenged.