The Louvre Museum in Paris confirmed that no security cameras were installed on the section of a wall where jewel thieves recently broke in, raising concerns about museum security. The museum’s director stated that the breach exposed a vulnerability in surveillance coverage, prompting immediate reviews of security protocols.
The heist, which targeted a collection of valuable jewelry, was discovered during routine checks, and authorities are investigating how the thieves accessed the wall undetected. Paris police have launched a full inquiry into the incident, and the museum is cooperating closely with law enforcement to track down those responsible.
The director emphasized that while most areas of the Louvre are heavily monitored with high-tech cameras and motion sensors, some perimeter sections, including the wall in question, were not previously equipped with surveillance. “This event highlights the need to continually update and expand our security infrastructure to protect priceless cultural assets,” the statement read.
The museum has since announced plans to install additional cameras and reinforce monitoring in all vulnerable areas. Experts note that high-profile museums like the Louvre remain attractive targets for organized criminal networks due to the immense value of art and jewelry housed within.
Authorities have urged visitors and the public not to speculate on the stolen items’ recovery and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
