Louvre museum to remain shut after spectacular heist as hunt for thieves continues

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Louvre museum to remain shut after spectacular heist as hunt for thieves continues  The theft, the first significant robbery at the Louvre since 1998, has captured international attention and reignited debate over security measures taken to ensure the protection of France’s cultural heritage.   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-museum-to-remain-shut-after-spectacular-heist-as-hunt-for-thieves-continues  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:00A day after the brazen robbery at the Louvre Museum, police are still searching for the four-person commando

00:06behind one of the boldest art heists the world has seen in years.

00:12On Sunday morning, using a truck with a lift, thieves broke into the Galerie d'Apollon

00:19and smashed two display cases and escaped with eight priceless jewels linked to Napoleon.

00:27It all lasted just under seven minutes.

00:31Investigators have since recovered tools, gloves and two of these stolen pieces.

00:37One of them, the damaged crown of the Empress Eugénie.

00:41A museum representative on the ground told us that the museum will remain closed to the public all day Monday.

00:49The heist has also drawn strong reactions.

00:52The Justice Minister, Jaël Dalmanin, said that it sends a very negative image of France, leaving the public feeling robbed.

01:03Concerns about security and staffing are nothing new.

01:06In June, Louvre staff workers went on strike to denounce the lack of personnel that weakens the museum's security.

01:13A report by France's highest audit institution found that the Denon wing, home to the Mona Lisa, as well as the targeted gallery,

01:23well, one in three rooms has no cameras.

01:28The Louvre, already struggling with overcrowding and leaks, now faces a new challenge of protecting its treasures.

01:35The Louvre, already struggling with overcrowding and leaks, now faces a new challenge of protecting the museum's security.

01:36The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:37The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:38The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:39The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:40The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:41The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:42The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:43The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:44The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:45The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:46The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:47The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

01:48The Louvre, already struggling with the museum's security.

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