Monalisa(SZ:002918) Jing Ji Guan Cha Bao·2025-10-20 09:41Core Points - The Louvre Museum in Paris was temporarily closed on October 19, 2023, following a robbery incident that occurred in the morning, where several masked suspects stole multiple valuable items, including eight pieces of jewelry from the Napoleonic era [1][2] Summary by Sections Incident Details - The robbery involved masked suspects who entered the museum from a construction area along the Seine River, using an elevator to access the Apollo Gallery, where they broke glass and stole items [1] - The stolen items included eight pieces of jewelry, such as necklaces, brooches, and earrings, with one crown belonging to Empress Eugénie found abandoned outside the museum [1][3] Security Concerns - The security measures at the Louvre, which receives millions of visitors annually, have come under scrutiny, especially regarding the effectiveness of the alarm system during the incident [1] - The prosecutor indicated that while the alarm system was operational, there are doubts about whether security personnel heard the alarm and if it sounded in the exhibition hall where the robbery occurred [1] Staff and Visitor Issues - There have been complaints from museum staff regarding the high volume of visitors and insufficient security personnel, which has raised concerns about safety [2] - In June, museum employees held a strike due to the overwhelming number of visitors and inadequate staffing, highlighting the potential risks associated with the museum's operations [2]