High-stakes Heist at the Louvre in Paris - What we know #france
Bloomberg Television·2025-10-21 13:46

Security Breach - A brazen 7-minute robbery occurred at the Louvre [1] - Robbers used a truck-mounted furniture lift to access the first-floor balcony [1] - Security protocols at the Louvre are under scrutiny due to the unnoticed truck [3] Stolen Items - Nine pieces of priceless jewelry were stolen, including a charara, a sapphire necklace and matching earrings from the collection of queens Mariam, an emerald necklace and earrings belonging to Mari Louise, a charara, and a large corsage bow of Empressi [2] - The crown of Empressi, wife of Napoleon 3, was dropped during the escape [3] Investigation - Investigators found a yellow vest with DNA traces at the scene [3] - President Emanuel Mron hopes for the recovery of the artworks and the apprehension of the perpetrators [3]