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Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan

Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan

Summary

A teenage boy named Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux became famous online after being photographed outside the Louvre museum during a heist investigation. Known as the "fedora man," he was mistakenly considered a mystery figure, but he was just a fan of detective stories visiting the museum when it was temporarily closed.

Key Facts

  • A heist at the Louvre museum led to the theft of the French crown jewels.
  • The museum faced criticism for having inadequate security measures.
  • Pedro, wearing a fedora and waistcoat, was photographed at the scene, going viral as the "fedora man."
  • He is a 15-year-old fan of detectives Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.
  • Pedro was visiting the Louvre with his family, unaware of the heist.
  • His photo quickly reached five million views on TikTok.
  • The New York Times featured the picture, adding to Pedro's surprise.
  • Speculation about his identity included guesses that he might be a real detective or digitally created.
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