Robbers in drag get $108 million in Paris jewel theft

Saturday, December 6, 2008

PARIS -- It was nightfall in Paris, Christmas lights sparkled and among shoppers on one of the French capital's ritziest streets was a small group who headed toward the luxury Harry Winston jewelry boutique. Once inside, they transformed into gunmen and pulled off one of the most spectacular jewel heists in history.

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