This Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the morning, the Cognacq-Jay museum suffered a “very violent” robbery. The museum closed its doors for the day following this attack.
Around 11:30 a.m. this Wednesday morning, the musée Cognacq-Jay posts a succinct message on his social networks: “ The museum is exceptionally closed today. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.. » At the beginning of the afternoon, the city of Paris published an official press release, explaining the reasons for this unforeseen closure.
The museum was the victim of a heist « of great violence » this Wednesday, November 20, 2024, some time after its opening to the public. The municipal and national police were quickly able to intervene on the scene, says the city of Paris.
Visitors were present at the museum during the incident, as were agents working at the museum managed by the city of Paris. No injuries is to be deplored, but the municipality has set up a psychological unit to help museum staff who need it.
Several items were stolen during this robbery. The Cognacq-Jay museum houses a collection of 18th century art carefully assembled by Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jaÿ, founders of the department store The Samaritan. The museum exhibits works of art and period furniture. It is currently unknown what precisely was stolen from the Cognacq-Jay museum. “ The assessment of the damage is underway », indicates the city of Paris, which specifies that a investigation was launched to identify and arrest the robbers.
Unless future announcements are made, the Cognacq-Jay museum should reopen its doors this Thursday, November 21, 2024.
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