Stéphane Thefo, Ex-INTERPOL Art Crime Chief - Daylight Robbery at the Louvre: INTERPOL Insider Reveals the Security Fail That Cost France Its Crown Jewels
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On October 19, 2025, in broad daylight, thieves disguised as construction workers pulled off one of the most audacious heists in modern history: they used a stolen truck-mounted lift to slide into the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon, shattered display cases, and escaped with eight priceless pieces of the French Crown Jewels worth over €88 million - in under eight minutes.
This wasn't just a theft. It was a shocking blow to French national pride, striking at the heart of the nation's heritage and identity, leaving the world-famous museum- and the country - reeling in humiliation…
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