The Daily Le Heist
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Oct 22, 2025 Catherine Porter, a New York Times international correspondent based in Paris, delves into the shocking Louvre jewelry heist. She recounts the thieves' audacious tactics, using a truck-mounted ladder and tools to swiftly break in. The operation took only four minutes! Porter discusses the subsequent museum security measures and the public's outrage over cultural loss valued at 88 million euros. She highlights a troubling pattern of museum thefts in France and reveals the investigation's next steps in recovering the stolen jewels.
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Bold Morning Break-In At The Louvre
- Thieves drove a truck with a ladder, posed as workers, and used a cherry picker to reach a second-floor window at 9:30 a.m.
- They sawed into the Apollo Gallery, grabbed cases, and escaped within about four minutes on motorcycles.
Precision Over Panic
- The burglars operated calmly and precisely, using angle grinders to cut glass and access specified cases.
- Investigators say the entry-to-exit timeline was about four minutes, showing practiced efficiency.
Escape Left Clues And A Dropped Crown
- After exiting they attempted to set the truck on fire and dropped items while fleeing, including a security vest and a gas bottle.
- They sped away on two motorcycles and accidentally dropped an imperial crown they had grabbed.