Louvre director acknowledges ‘terrible failure’ after €88m jewel heist

The Louvre’s director, Laurence des Cars, admitted a “terrible failure” after a seven-minute jewel heist exposed gaps in outside camera coverage. Senators pressed her on how four men, using a truck with an extendable ladder and hoist, set out bollards to mimic maintenance, cut a window to reach the Apollo gallery, and fled within minutes despite alarms. Guards stopped the robbers from torching their van, preserving evidence. Des Cars’ resignation was refused by culture minister Rachida Dati. She defended an €80m security plan, said surveillance is expanding and a police post is required; Macron ordered faster upgrades.

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