Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Guardian
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A sophisticated art heist at the Louvre in October 2025 resulted in the theft of approximately €88 million in invaluable artifacts. Investigators revealed that the perpetrators deliberately targeted a historically significant crown adorned with precious gems, once worn by Empress Eugénie during the 19th century. Shockingly, the suspects allegedly believed they could have stolen considerably more items from the museum's collection, raising questions about security protocols and the extent of items vulnerable to theft.
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