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On Camera, Louvre Museum Thieves Seen Cutting Glass During Heist
Thieves executed a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing eight royal artefacts including a tiara and brooch, raising concerns over museum security.
- On Sunday, the Louvre Museum in Paris was closed after thieves stole eight royal artefacts, including a Tiara and a Brooch, during broad daylight.
- Security footage showed a thief in construction gear cutting through a glass display case, facilitating the theft of valuable Jewellery linked to Eugénie de Montijo.
- Among the stolen items were pieces featuring Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire, with historical significance tied to Hortense de Beauharnais, raising alarms about security measures.
Why It Matters
This brazen heist at the Louvre underscores vulnerabilities in museum security, particularly for valuable artefacts, and reflects a growing trend of high-profile art thefts that threaten cultural heritage.