Archive · 19 Jan 2026
New Louvre Heist Video Reveals Robbery Details
In October 2025, two thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole eight valuable jewels worth $102 million.
The heist happened quickly, in less than 10 minutes, and was captured on a single security camera that didn't cover the entire area.
The museum director, Laurence des Cars, admitted that the security measures were not enough to prevent the robbery.
The stolen items include crowns, necklaces, and earrings from famous French queens and empresses.
One of the crowns was damaged during the robbery but can be restored.
This event has raised concerns about the museum's security.
Two thieves stole eight royal artifacts worth $102 million from the Louvre Museum in Paris in October 2025.
The heist took less than 10 minutes and was captured on a single security camera that did not cover the entire area.
Museum director Laurence des Cars admitted to inadequate camera surveillance and security measures.
The stolen items include a sapphire diadem, necklace, and earring from 19th-century French queens, and an emerald necklace and earrings from Empress Marie-Louise.
One of the stolen crowns was damaged during the robbery but can be restored.
- Who
- Two thieves and Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars
- What
- A heist at the Louvre Museum resulting in the theft of eight royal artifacts
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- Louvre Museum, Paris
- Why
- The thieves targeted valuable jewels and artifacts, and the museum had inadequate camera surveillance
- Date of Heist
- October 2025
- Location
- Louvre Museum, Paris
- Value of Stolen Items
- $102 million
- Number of Thieves
- 2
- Time Taken
- Less than 10 minutes
- Items Stolen
- Eight royal artifacts, including crowns, necklaces, and earrings
- Museum Director
- Laurence des Cars