Stolen treasures, a crown in the gutter - and serious questions for Louvre security
Summary
A heist at the Louvre museum in Paris resulted in the theft of historic jewels from the French crown collection. The theft, executed by a skilled gang, has raised questions about the security measures in place at French museums. The stolen items were mostly from French royalty of the 19th century, and plans are underway to strengthen museum security.Key Facts
- A professional gang stole jewelry from the Louvre museum’s Apollo Gallery.
- The heist lasted only seven minutes, with the gang using a truck with a lifting platform to enter through a window.
- Eight items were taken, including diadems and brooches belonging to 19th-century French royals.
- The stolen jewels were from figures like Empress Eugénie, Empress Marie-Louise, and Queen Marie-Amelie.
- Thieves tried to destroy evidence by burning their vehicle but were stopped by museum staff.
- A culture ministry security plan is being implemented to combat art thefts in French museums.
- Other recent museum thefts in France included gold and porcelain worth millions of euros.
- The Louvre, famous for artworks like the Mona Lisa, has experienced few thefts due to its typically strong security.
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