In a daring daytime heist, thieves broke into Paris’ iconic Louvre museum, stealing priceless jewelry from an area that houses the French crown jewels. The robbers used a crane to access the museum and smashed an upstairs window before making their escape on motorbikes. The incident has raised serious questions about security at the world-famous site, which welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024.
French authorities are currently on the hunt for a “strike team” of four individuals believed to be responsible for the brazen robbery. Paris’s chief prosecutor has confirmed that an intensive search is underway to apprehend the culprits. Surveillance footage from the museum shows the thieves cutting glass to gain access to the valuable items, including diadems, necklaces, earrings, and brooches.
The heist has not only shocked the art world but has also had broader implications. France’s Minister acknowledged that the incident has damaged the country’s image, stating, “We failed.” However, he expressed confidence that the police would eventually arrest the perpetrators and recover the stolen treasures.
The Louvre museum has a long history of being targeted by thieves, from the infamous Mona Lisa theft to Nazi loots during World War II. The latest robbery has once again highlighted the need for enhanced security measures at the prestigious institution.
As the investigation into the heist continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by cultural institutions in safeguarding their invaluable treasures.
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1. NDTV: [Mona Lisa Theft To Nazi Loots: Biggest Heists At The Louvre Museum](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/france-louvre-paris-mona-lisa-theft-to-nazi-loots-biggest-heists-at-the-louvre-museum-9483009)
2. France 24: [France: daring daytime heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20251019-france-daring-daytime-heist-at-the-louvre-museum-in-paris)
3. NDTV: [‘Strike Team’ Of 4 Being Hunted For Louvre Museum Heist](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/paris-strike-team-of-4-being-hunted-for-frances-louvre-museum-heist-9484751)
4. Internewscast: [Intensive Search Underway Following Art Heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum](https://internewscast.com/news/au/intensive-search-underway-following-art-heist-at-pariss-louvre-museum/)
5. NDTV: [On Camera, Louvre Museum Thieves Seen Cutting Glass During Heist](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/on-camera-louvre-museum-thieves-seen-cutting-glass-during-heist-9486383)
6. NDTV: [“We Failed”: France’s Minister Says Louvre Museum Heist Hit Country’s Image](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/we-failed-frances-minister-says-louvre-museum-heist-hit-countrys-image-9486905)
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