Central Paris's famous Printemps department store-- the scene of a multimillion euro diamond heist on Tuesday.<br/> <br />The robbery took place shortly before the close of business at the store's De Beers jewellery boutique.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) POLICE UNION SPOKESMAN LC POIGNANT SAYING:<br/> <br />"Two people entered the Printemps store, walked up to the first floor where the jewellery shop is located and had all the jewels from the stall given to them in a bag, or rather from the shop. They were armed with hand guns but did not use them and then escaped via the employee staircase which comes out the back entrance."<br/> <br />The robbery reportedly happened so fast that shoppers and staff nearby did not even notice it was taking place.<br/> <br />A special exhibition for Queen Elizabeth's 2012 Diamond Jubilee was taking place at the shop as it was robbed, showcasing a spectacular crown adorned with hundreds of diamonds.<br/> <br />The piece was not stolen.<br/> <br />A police investigation is ongoing.<br/> <br />Police say the investigation would establish whether security levels were adequate for this exhibition.<br/> <br />The heist took place just hours after a major diamond robbery in Brussels airport.
