A video captured Louvre thieves fleeing in a hydraulic lift, and officials say the museum failed to detect the break‑in that left nearly 90 million euros of jewels missing.
Video Shows Fleeing Thieves
The clip shows two men in black clothing and a yellow vest evade police from a hydraulic lift. The footage was confirmed authentic by Le Parisien and BFMTV.
Louvre Director Acknowledges Failure
Laurence des Cars told the Senate that the museum’s security systems functioned “as they should” but were insufficient, allowing eight jewels worth 90 million euros to be stolen.
Security Shortcomings Highlighted
Des Cars cited a lack of cameras on the Seine side and urged immediate upgrades to street patrols and internal police posts.
Missing Items Include Bonaparte Jewelry
Three sets of Bonaparte family jewelry vanished, prompting experts to call the theft one of the Louvre’s most severe.
Search for Perpetrators Continues
The police are still looking for the burglars, while des Cars’ resignation was rejected by President Emmanuel Macron.
