Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Louvre Installs Security Bars After $102M Heist
The Louvre Museum in Paris is adding metal bars to its windows after a big jewel theft in October.
Thieves dressed as workers used a lift to break into a gallery and stole jewels worth $102 million.
Four people were caught, but the jewels are still missing.
Now, workers are making the museum safer by putting bars on the windows to stop this from happening again.
The Louvre Museum is installing metal bars on its windows following a $102 million jewel heist in October.
Thieves posing as workers used a lift to break into the Apollo Gallery and stole valuable jewels.
Four suspects have been arrested and charged, but the stolen jewels have not been recovered.
Maintenance workers, including a crew from Grima-Nacelles, are securing the windows to enhance security.
The Louvre has not publicly commented on the security operation.
- Who
- Workers and maintenance crew, four suspected thieves
- What
- Installation of security bars after a jewel heist
- When
- December 25, 2025 (security installation), October 19, 2025 (heist)
- Where
- Louvre Museum, Paris
- Why
- To prevent future thefts and enhance security
- Location
- Louvre Museum, Paris
- Heist Date
- October 19, 2025
- Jewels Stolen
- Tiaras, emerald earrings, sapphire necklace, and other treasures
- Value of Stolen Jewels
- $102 million
- Security Measure
- Installation of metal bars on windows
- Status of Thieves
- Four suspects arrested and charged
- Status of Jewels
- Not yet recovered