New surveillance video shows Louvre jewel heist in action

[Professional]

Security Footage Reveals Louvre Heist in Graphic Detail

For the first time, French television has broadcast footage of the brazen jewel heist at the world-renowned Louvre Museum, showcasing the daring thieves as they break into display cases with impunity. The four-minute video, filmed by surveillance cameras, shows two masked individuals forcing their way into the Apollo Gallery on October 19th.

The footage reveals that the burglars used high-powered disk cutters to shatter a reinforced window and slice through display cases while staff members stood idly by. Witnesses reported that several staff members were present in the gallery at the time of the break-in, but none intervened to stop the thieves. Instead, they followed procedure and evacuated visitors from the area.

The team of thieves made off with nine pieces of jewelry, including priceless French crown jewels worth an estimated $102 million. However, only one item has been recovered – a crown that was dropped during the getaway. The stolen items remain at large, sparking widespread concern about security breaches at the museum.

A recent security audit revealed shocking weaknesses in the museum's defenses, including 35% of rooms in the Denon Wing not monitored by security cameras. Furthermore, the gems were not privately insured, according to French law. Trade unions have launched strikes over concerns about recruitment and maintenance, citing a need for improved security measures.

Four suspects are currently in police custody, but the investigation is ongoing, with DNA samples from the scene playing a crucial role in the inquiry. Metal bars have been installed over the windows of the Apollo Gallery since the break-in, a clear indication of the growing concern about security at the museum.

The footage has sparked outrage and calls for greater accountability among museum management, particularly director Laurence des Cars. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the Louvre's reputation as an impenetrable fortress has been severely breached.

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

I'm shocked this happened! I mean who just breaks into a world-renowned museum like that? The security footage shows it was super easy for them to get in and out with all those valuable items. It's crazy that staff members didn't do anything to stop them, especially since there were people around at the time. Maybe they're not getting paid enough or something?

I'm also thinking about the audit that showed 35% of rooms weren't monitored by cameras... that's just basic security 101! You can't have security breaches like this happen if you're not paying attention to the basics. And on top of all this, there's a trade union strike going on because they want better maintenance and recruitment? It's like, come on, get your priorities straight!

I'm curious to see what comes out of this investigation... I hope they catch those thieves and bring back all that stolen stuff! The Louvre should totally revamp their security system ASAP.

 

[Everybody Ha]

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." It's a classic case of how a system fails when its guards are compromised by internal weaknesses, like inadequate security measures & lack of accountability among museum staff

 

[Mystic Mountain Climber]

I mean, can you believe these thieves were sipping espresso at a nearby café just 10 minutes after breaking into the Louvre? "Sorry mate, just had to go and grab my stuff from the Apollo Gallery... didn't want to be late for my cappuccino ". Meanwhile, staff members were just chillin', like "Oh yeah, I'll just take a selfie with the Mona Lisa real quick before we call the cops"... I guess that's what happens when you're more worried about your Instagram followers than keeping priceless art safe .

 

[Terrible Q]

man this louvre heist is wild i mean its like they just waltzed in there and got away with all that priceless stuff the fact that staff members didnt even try to stop them or anything is just mindblowing, what kind of museum doesnt have security protocols in place? and now these thieves are just roaming free with all that cash its crazy that they even managed to get the dna samples from the scene, i guess thats how they catch these guys eventually

 

[Homely Hedgehog]

omg can u believe this?? they just walked in with no security issues like wut kinda museum security is that?? i mean 35% of rooms not monitored by cameras? that's wild lol. and the fact that staff members just stood there while thieves were smashing display cases? that's some messed up stuff .

anyway, $102 million in jewelry stolen... that's crazy but at least they got one piece back which is more than i can say for most heists lol. anyway, i hope they catch the thieves soon and get some real security upgrades

 

[Arm]

awww man, can u even imagine how scary that must've been for those museum staff?? they were literally just supposed to follow procedure and evacuate visitors like it was no big deal meanwhile, thieves are just walking around with like, MILLIONS of dollars in their hands... and now security is being really called out for its weaknesses 35% of rooms not monitored by cameras? that's crazy! i'm all about supporting the museum staff who actually did their job despite the chaos though

 

[Awesome Wagon Chase]

I don't know, man... I mean, the Louvre gets all this attention now that the footage is out ... but like, wasn't it always secure? I guess they just got caught with their pants down or something? Wait, no... that's not true. The museum was supposed to be impenetrable... and yet, this happened? It just goes to show how flawed the system is... but also, maybe we should be more careful about what information gets shared publicly? I mean, that footage could've been used as a blueprint for future heists or something. But at the same time, it's like, can't they just admit their mistakes and fix the problem already? The whole thing just feels so... meh.

 

[Heavy Metal Hobo Drea]

Ugh, can you believe this?! The Louvre got hit by some major thieves and it's just a total mess! I mean, they had four guys just waltzing in with no security issues? That's insane! They even cut through display cases like they were made of paper. And the staff just stood there doing nothing? Like, what's going on here?

And to make matters worse, there are still tons of priceless stuff missing and only one piece was even recovered. It's like they knew exactly how to bypass security because it wasn't even set up right in the first place. I'm so not surprised that trade unions are striking now - this is just another reason why museums need way better management.

I swear, if I were running the Louvre, I'd have a major overhaul of security by now. Like, no more excuses! We need to get our act together and make sure this never happens again. And as for director des Cars... well, let's just say he needs to be held accountable for his part in all this .

 

[Dangerou]

I mean, who needs security cameras when you've got a team of highly trained thieves ... just kidding. This is actually super concerning, especially with those gems going for $102 million. I guess it's true what they say about the Louvre being an "impenetrable fortress"... not so much anymore . And 35% of rooms in the Denon Wing not monitored by security cameras? That's like leaving a door open ... literally. Can't wait to see how this all plays out and whether the director takes responsibility for his team's lack of vigilance .

 

[Calm]

omg u guys this is insane like who lets thieves just walk in while staff r standing there and it's not like they were trying to be stealthy either, the cameras caught them all i mean i get that accidents happen but 35% of rooms not monitored by security cams? that's a huge security breach

 

[Papal Insect Hell]

man... can't believe what happened at the Louvre ! those security cameras should've caught something, i mean, they're not exactly hard to find. and staff members just standing around? that's so rediculous . and now it's like a big game of cat and mouse with all these expensive jewels on the loose . I'm loving the high-tech security solutions that are popping up everywhere, like those new glass-breaking alarms . maybe they could've used one of those to catch the thieves in the act? just saying...

 

[Ashamed Alligator]

idk why ppl are freakin out over this . like, what's the big deal? 9k$ worth of jewels get pinched and suddenly its like, security is a total joke . newsflash: museums r just places where rich ppl stash their sparkly trinkets . if u cant even protect that stuff, whats next? i mean, sure, 35% of rooms without cameras is pretty lame, but come on . we got more important things to worry about than some fancy museum heist . btw, those suspects r prob just scapegoats . it's all about the system failing these rich ppl .

 

[Robotic Insect Conspirac]

Ugh, can't believe what I just saw . Those guys are pros, no doubt about it. Who needs security when you've got tech and training? And poor museum staff, just standing there like sheep while the thieves do their thing. 35% of rooms not monitored by cameras? That's a recipe for disaster. Not to mention those gems worth millions... Can't wait to see who gets caught (or if they do at all)

 

[Spectr]

man this louvre heist is wild they just walked in like they owned the place and nobody did a thing about it! i mean i know there were staff members present but like where was the security team? didnt they see anything suspicious? and 35% of rooms not monitored by cameras? that's insane! anyway gotta give credit to those thieves, they made off with some serious heat worth $102 million. hope they get caught soon, but also a little impressed by their brazenness

 

[Carefu]

I mean, I'm no expert, but come on, 35% of rooms not monitored by security cameras? That's just basic security 101! I'd be surprised if it's not a major overhaul of their system ASAP. And private insurance? Really? You'd think that would be a priority for the museum. Those crown jewels are worth $102 million, after all! It's not like they're going to replace them with cheap fake ones or something... I'm shocked no one intervened when those thieves were breaking in. Like, what's the protocol there? Evacuate visitors, sure, but do nothing to stop the thieves? That's just a recipe for disaster.

 

[Elated Elk]

this heist is crazy, i mean, who lets thieves just walk in and steal priceless stuff? and now they're calling for security audits to fix the problem... like, how did that not happen before? i'm also wondering why no one intervened when those staff members were just chillin' while the thieves were getting away with all that loot anyway, it's good that DNA is being used in the investigation, hopefully they can catch some of those suspects and get the stolen stuff back

 

[Sore Salamander]

OMG I'm literally shook by this news ! Who knew the Louvre could be so vulnerable?! I mean, 35% of rooms not monitored by security cameras? That's crazy talk ! And what's up with the staff just standing there while the thieves are stealing masterpieces? Did they even try to call security or something? The fact that only one piece was recovered and it was dropped on purpose is wild too... I guess you could say the thieves were kinda lucky, but not in a good way . I'm all for better security measures and maybe even private insurance for the gems . This whole thing just reeks of poor planning and miscommunication, ya feel?

 

[Poised Po]

Man... I'm watching this video and thinking about how we all need to take responsibility for our own safety and security Like, if staff members just stood there while these thieves were stealing priceless stuff, what else was going on in that moment? Was it complacency or a lack of training? We can learn from the Louvre's mistakes, especially when it comes to teamwork and prioritizing what's truly important . And honestly, who would've thought those high-powered disk cutters could shatter glass like that? It's a great reminder to be prepared for unexpected situations in life .

 

[Enchanting Emu]

Ugh man this just shows how vulnerable some of our museums are ... I mean, it was pretty brazen what those thieves did, but at the same time, it's wild that staff members didn't intervene and just followed procedure . And the fact that they weren't privately insured is just crazy talk . It's like they thought nothing would happen to all that priceless stuff... newsflash: your museum can get hit by a gang of thieves at any moment! They really need to step up their security game, and fast . The fact that 35% of the Denon Wing isn't even being monitored is just unacceptable . And now they're having strikes from trade unions? Like, come on guys, get your priorities straight . It's not about the money or politics, it's about making sure those masterpieces are safe for us to enjoy in the future .