French senators say security at the Louvre is ‘not in line’ with modern standards and demand action

French senators have acknowledged that the Louvre's security is outdated and needs urgent upgrades. On Tuesday, a delegation visited the museum following a recent heist where thieves stole jewels worth 88 million euros in under eight minutes.

Paris prosecutor 'deeply regrets' arrests of Louvre jewel heist suspects made public

As a manhunt continued on Monday for suspects in the Louvre Museum jewel heist, the Paris Prosecutor said she fears the investigation might be harmed by the "hasty disclosure" over the weekend of the arrests of two other robbery suspects.

Mystery man in dapper suit goes viral after appearing in Louvre heist investigation photo

A hotographer captured a stylish passerby at the Louvre investigation scene, creating an internet sensation as authorities playfully keep the man's identity secret.

What to know about the Louvre heist investigation

More than 100 investigators are racing to solve a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Thieves stole centuries-old jewels worth an estimated 88 million euros, including pieces linked to 19th century queens.

Still thinking about the Louvre? 'The Mastermind' is about a museum heist gone awry

An unemployed cabinet maker robs the local art museum — then finds himself plunged into a world of cops and gangsters and life on the run. The Mastermind is a sad movie that gets stronger as it goes.

One week on, a breakthrough in the Louvre heist that exposed weaknesses and wounded French pride

Alexandre Portier, the lawmaker leading the French parliament’s inquiry into the theft, said the heist had left a "wound."
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