A shocking theft has taken place at the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, where priceless jewels from the French crown were stolen in broad daylight. According to reports by, museum director Laurence des Cars has admitted to serious security lapses, calling the incident “a monumental failure.”
International media outlets report that the museum reopened to the public for the first time since the robbery, drawing long lines of visitors eager to see the site of what is now being described as the biggest art-related theft of the century.
In her statement before the French Senate, Laurence des Cars acknowledged that the museum’s external security cameras were insufficient and that several other weaknesses in the system were exposed during the incident.
She stated, “Today, we are facing a dreadful failure at the Louvre, and I take full responsibility for it.”
Des Cars also revealed that she had offered her resignation following the theft, but France’s Minister of Culture declined to accept it, expressing confidence in her leadership during the investigation.
According to early reports cited by The Guardian, the thieves executed the heist with remarkable precision, entering the museum during daylight hours and escaping with eight priceless jewels belonging to the historic French crown collection.
