A Big Jewel Heist at the Louvre: What Went Wrong?

The Louvre in Paris is one of the most famous museums in the world. It holds priceless treasures from history. But recently, thieves stole jewels worth $102 million. This happened in broad daylight. The museum's director is now under scrutiny. She must answer questions about security. The heist was well-planned. Thieves knew exactly where to go. They broke into two displays and took a lot of valuable items. Among the stolen jewels was a pearl and diamond tiara. It once belonged to Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense. The French government is taking this seriously. President Emmanuel Macron called it an attack on their heritage. Hundreds of police officers are searching for the thieves. There are four main suspects, but there might be more. This isn't the first time something like this happened. Last month, thieves stole $1. 7 million in gold nuggets from the Paris Natural History Museum. A woman was arrested for that crime. She used angle grinders and a blowtorch to break in. The methods used in both heists are similar. The Louvre is now closed. Visitors who bought tickets will get their money back. The museum is reviewing its security measures. The French Culture Minister suggested putting a police station inside the Louvre. This would add an extra layer of protection. A report found that the Louvre's security has been lacking. Some areas are not fully covered by cameras. The Gallery of Apollo, where the jewels were stolen, is one of them. The report also said that security improvements have been slow. The thieves are still out there. The French government is determined to catch them. They believe the jewels might still be intact. The hope is that the thieves won't destroy them. This heist raises questions about museum security worldwide.