Big Take A Brazen, 7-Minute Jewelry Heist at the Louvre
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Oct 20, 2025 Join Alan Katz, Bloomberg’s Paris bureau chief, as he unpacks the jaw-dropping jewelry heist at the Louvre. In just seven minutes, thieves vanished with priceless Napoleonic jewels, sparking an international manhunt. Katz delves into their elaborate methods, the potential clients behind the heist, and the implications for museum security. He also highlights public outcry and the museum’s plans to enhance security amidst rising thefts. This caper has shaken France, raising questions about the protection of cultural treasures.
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Worker Disguise And Rapid Entry
- Thieves arrived at the Louvre posing as workers in common yellow safety vests and used a ladder and freight elevator to access the Apollo Gallery.
- They cut holes in windows and display cases with glass-cutting discs and removed jewels while the museum was open.
Public Videos Spotted The Suspicious Lift
- Passersby noticed an unusual furniture-moving lift outside the Louvre and filmed the scene, which alerted police quickly.
- The lift was a common Parisian device but suspicious because no permit was authorized for that Sunday morning.
Priceless Value Is Historical, Not Market
- The stolen items are historically priceless and effectively unsellable on the open market because experts will immediately identify them.
- Their main value lies in French heritage rather than a straightforward market price.