Easier to ‘break into museums than a jewellery shop’: Louvre heist highlights security gaps

France 24CenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by FRANCE24October 26, 2025 at 02:32 PM

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On October 19, four hooded thieves stole eight precious pieces worth an estimated $102 million from the Louvre museum in Paris. The heist highlighted significant security gaps at the world's most-visited museum. Authorities arrested suspects shortly after the theft, as one was about to leave France. The incident underscores challenges faced by the Louvre in managing a growing number of tourists, potentially making it easier for thieves to break into museums compared to jewellery shops, according to FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle.

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