Louvre Security Failures Lead to $100 Million Jewel Heist
A recent investigation into a high-profile heist at the Louvre Museum has revealed significant security lapses that allowed thieves to escape with approximately $100 million in jewels. The heist, which occurred in October, was executed just 30 seconds before police and security personnel could intervene. The investigation, led by chief investigator Noël Corbin and presented to the French Senate's culture commission, highlighted several preventable weaknesses in the museum's security system. Only one of the two surveillance cameras covering the break-in site was operational, and the security staff lacked sufficient screens to monitor live feeds effectively. Additionally, an alarm misdirected officers to the wrong location. A 2019 audit by Van Cleef & Arpels had previously identified vulnerabilities, such as a riverside balcony that could be accessed with an extendable ladder, which was the method used by the thieves. The current Louvre director, Laurence des Cars, was reportedly unaware of this audit, raisi... 
