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No camera covered Louvre wall where jewel thieves broke in, director says

No camera covered Louvre wall where jewel thieves broke in, director says

Summary

Thieves stole €88 million worth of French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum. The museum's director, Laurence des Cars, stated that outdated and insufficient security cameras failed to detect the theft in time. Authorities are still searching for the robbers, who are believed to be working for a criminal organization.

Key Facts

  • Thieves took jewels worth €88 million from the Louvre.
  • The museum's security cameras did not cover the area adequately.
  • The heist took place in under 10 minutes on a Sunday morning.
  • The thieves used a truck with a mechanical ladder to access the gallery.
  • A diamond-studded crown was damaged during the theft but later recovered.
  • The Louvre director plans to upgrade security and double the number of cameras.
  • The museum reopened three days after the theft, but the targeted gallery remains closed.
  • The director had previously raised concerns about outdated security systems.
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