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Robbery at the Louvre: Police hunt for fugitive perpetrators!
A robbery shakes the Louvre in Paris: three masked perpetrators escape with valuable art treasures. Details here.
Robbery at the Louvre: Police hunt for fugitive perpetrators!
In a spectacular incident, a robbery took place at the world-famous Musée du Louvre in Paris this morning. Three masked perpetrators managed to escape after breaking into the Galerie d'Apollon during the opening of the museum and stealing valuable art objects. The exact background to the attack is currently unclear, but security forces are already deployed to catch the escapees. According to Bild it was a well-planned attack.
The museum remains closed “for exceptional reasons,” Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed. Fortunately, there were no injuries and police rushed to the scene to begin an investigation. The robbery occurred quickly, but the perpetrators' methodology was sophisticated. They broke a window with a chainsaw and used a freight elevator to go directly to the exhibits. The loot includes nine valuable pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress, including a magnificent necklace, a brooch and a noble tiara Tagesspiegel.
Security in museums in focus
The incident once again sheds light on the security situation in museums. In recent months, the German Museum Association has published a new online publication on the topic of theft protection and security in museums. This is aimed at sponsors and decision-makers in museums and brings together important information about the protection of art assets. Security is a key issue that has come into focus through spectacular incidents such as the current attack. The publication presents solutions and strategies to prepare museums for the new risk situation. The contents were discussed at a security conference and provide comprehensive guidance on the integration of security measures into museum work Museumsbund.
In times when museums are among the most visited places in the world - the Louvre had almost 9 million visitors in 2024 - effective protection of the collections is essential. With around 20,000 visitors per day in the room with the Mona Lisa, they face the challenge of both controlling access and protecting the valuable works of art.
The current robbery will certainly spark a lot of discussion about security measures in museums. It remains to be hoped that the perpetrators will be caught soon and that museums will further strengthen their security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.