The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Paris Police Search For Louvre Jewel Thieves
Oct 21, 2025
Scott Selby, co-author of 'Flawless' and producer of Netflix's 'Stolen', dives into the dazzling details of a recent heist at the Louvre. He reveals how the thieves executed their plan within a mere seven minutes, using scooters for a swift getaway. Selby discusses the challenges of selling the stolen crown jewels and compares this heist to historic ones like the Antwerp diamond robbery. He also touches on the irreplaceable cultural significance of the artifacts and the security failures that made the robbery possible.
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Daring Daylight Heist At The Louvre
- Scott Selby describes thieves using a stolen vehicle with an extendable ladder to reach the Louvre's second floor display cases.
- They cut display cases, grabbed jewels, then fled on maxi-scooters within minutes in broad daylight.
Simplicity And Strict Timing Fueled The Theft
- Selby highlights that simplicity and strict adherence to a plan made the robbery effective rather than high-tech tradecraft.
- The thieves executed in seven minutes and even left a crown behind to avoid delaying their escape.
Exploit Normalcy And Stick To The Plan
- Case the environment and exploit perceived normalcy like construction and uniforms to blend in.
- Stick to a tight, preplanned sequence to minimize time exposed and maximize escape odds.
