France: Louvre, government deny security shortfalls in heist

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Mark Hallam with AFP, ReutersOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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On October 21, 2025, four thieves stole eight valuable pieces of jewelry worth an estimated €88 million from the Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery just before opening hours. The heist involved accessing the gallery through an exterior window using a ladder and cutting the jewels from display cases. France’s culture minister, Rachida Dati, and the Louvre Museum denied any security failures, asserting that their security measures were effective despite questions about the timing of the alarm system's response. Authorities are investigating the functionality of the alarms and intensifying efforts to locate the thieves and recover the stolen treasures. The museum has been on lockdown since the incident occurred.

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