Factbox-High-Profile Heists From Museums

A recent daylight robbery at the Louvre in Paris resulted in the theft of priceless jewellery, adding to a troubling trend of high-profile museum heists worldwide.

• On August 2023, the British Museum reported that around 2,000 artefacts, including gold jewellery and gems, had been stolen over a prolonged period.
• The Louvre in Paris experienced a significant robbery on Sunday, with thieves targeting invaluable jewellery amid a growing concern for museum security.
• High-profile thefts from museums have involved artworks from masters like Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Claude Monet, raising alarms about cultural heritage preservation.