French museum security
Armed Robbery at Lyon Gold Laboratory: Latest in Series of High-Profile French Heists
Oct 31, 2025 09:09 pm CST
Six armed robbers used explosives to break into a gold refining laboratory in Lyon, slightly injuring five employees in another brazen French daytime heist. Police quickly arrested the suspects and recovered the estimated €12 million in stolen goods, while concerns grow about security at high-value locations following recent Louvre and Natural History Museum thefts.
Louvre Security System Functioned During Historic Napoleon Jewelry Heist, French Minister Confirms
Oct 22, 2025 02:35 am CST
France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirms the Louvre Museum's security systems functioned correctly during a daring eight-minute heist where thieves stole priceless Napoleonic jewels including royal diadems and imperial jewelry sets. The robbery, which targeted the Apollo Gallery housing the Crown Diamonds, has prompted both police and administrative investigations into how thieves successfully executed the theft despite working security measures.
Major Heist at Louvre: French Police Hunt for Thieves Who Stole Royal Jewels in Brazen Daylight Robbery
Oct 21, 2025 12:30 pm CST
French authorities intensify their search for thieves who executed a sophisticated seven-minute heist at the Louvre Museum, stealing priceless royal jewels including Napoleon's emerald necklace and Empress Eugenie's diamond crown. The robbery has exposed significant security vulnerabilities at France's prestigious museums and left thousands of tourists disappointed as the world-famous institution remains closed.
Louvre Museum Denies Hiring Israeli Intelligence Firm to Investigate Major Jewelry Heist
Oct 20, 2025 10:21 pm CST
The Louvre Museum has officially denied engaging an Israeli intelligence firm to investigate a recent jewelry heist where thieves stole nine priceless pieces, including a diamond-covered crown that was dropped during their escape. Despite claims from Tel Aviv-based CGI Group that they were contacted to help identify the perpetrators, museum officials maintain they have not reached out to any external investigators regarding the high-profile theft at the iconic French institution.
Historic Louvre Heist: Museum Closed as Authorities Hunt for Thieves Who Stole Imperial Jewels in Daylight Robbery
Oct 20, 2025 07:14 pm CST
The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed for a second day following a sophisticated seven-minute heist where thieves stole nine priceless imperial jewelry pieces. The brazen daylight robbery has exposed security vulnerabilities at France's cultural institutions and launched a major investigation involving 60 officers as tourists express disappointment over the unexpected closure.