Louvre Heist Was Caught on Film, Officials Say, Rebutting Earlier Account

A French culture ministry investigation revealed that the October Louvre heist, where $100 million in crown jewels were stolen, was recorded by a security camera, contradicting the museum director's earlier statements. Investigators told the French senate that security guards were too slow to react to the live feed, allowing the thieves to escape. The investigation also found that police response was delayed due to staff providing incomplete directions and that prior security audits highlighting vulnerabilities were not shared with the current director, Laurence des Cars, when she was appointed in 2021. These findings have intensified scrutiny of security lapses and renewed calls for des Cars' resignation, as well as prompting staff to plan a strike to protest security issues.

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