Louvre Heist: Video Shows Thieves using Saw to Pull off the Job 

New video has emerged from the heist that took place at the Louvre early Sunday morning showing the thieves using a high-powered saw to cut into the case holding the French crown jewels.

In a tale that feels more like a scene from a Wes Anderson film than reality, a four-person team pulled off a heist at the Louvre that has authorities stumped. Now, new video sheds some light on the methods used by the team to pull off this ambitious crime.

The footage shows a man in a black hoodie, covered in a high-visibility vest using the power saw to crack open the case. 

Taking place on Sunday morning between 9:30 and 9:40 local time, according to reporting by Associated Press, police say the team used a vehicle with a motorized lift to gain access to a first story window, where they used a power saw to cut through the glass pane. 

Once inside, according to the BBC, authorities say the thieves made quick work of the heist: entering, thieving and exiting in less than 10 minutes. In all, the thieves ripped eight items from their housing at the Louvre. These jewels include a tiara and brooch of Empress Eugénie, wife of fabled French leader Napoleon. Other items include assorted tiaras and necklaces, each brimming with precious stones and jewels. 

Speaking with local French radio, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the robbery was a “major, highly organized operation.” He believes they cased the Louvre leading up to the heist, giving them the ability to draw up plans and escape routes. 

So far, authorities have not identified any suspects but they have found DNA traces and are hopeful arrests will be made soon.