Thieves' skill: professional network involved in robbery in France
19 october 2025 в 19:28
French investigators believe that a small group of three to four experienced thieves carried out a robbery, using a freight elevator to access through a side window before the museum opened. Security experts say that the precision of the operation — from the timing to the getaway — indicates the work of a professional criminal network in the art world, rather than random robbers.
It has been officially confirmed that nine pieces of jewelry were stolen from the collection of the French crown, including items that belonged to Empress Eugénie de Montijo. Among the stolen items were a diamond diadem, gold brooches, and a crown with emeralds, which was later found but damaged near the museum perimeter.
French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñes stated on France Inter radio: «They stole jewelry that has real historical value, invaluable historical value».
At the moment, no arrests have been made. Authorities are analyzing surveillance footage, tracking cell phone signals, and cooperating with Interpol to identify possible escape routes. French officials say that the suspects acted «calmly and with a clear knowledge of the building», - fueling speculation that the group had inside help or prior access to restricted areas.
Due to the high profile of the theft, the case is being considered one of the most audacious museum robberies in recent European history.
The most famous example is the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911 by former museum employee Vincenzo Peruggia, who entered disguised as a worker and took the painting.
More recently, a painting titled «Le chemin de Sèvres» was stolen from the Louvre in 1998, which was the last major documented theft case until 2025
It has been officially confirmed that nine pieces of jewelry were stolen from the collection of the French crown, including items that belonged to Empress Eugénie de Montijo. Among the stolen items were a diamond diadem, gold brooches, and a crown with emeralds, which was later found but damaged near the museum perimeter.
French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñes stated on France Inter radio: «They stole jewelry that has real historical value, invaluable historical value».
At the moment, no arrests have been made. Authorities are analyzing surveillance footage, tracking cell phone signals, and cooperating with Interpol to identify possible escape routes. French officials say that the suspects acted «calmly and with a clear knowledge of the building», - fueling speculation that the group had inside help or prior access to restricted areas.
Due to the high profile of the theft, the case is being considered one of the most audacious museum robberies in recent European history.
The most famous example is the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911 by former museum employee Vincenzo Peruggia, who entered disguised as a worker and took the painting.
More recently, a painting titled «Le chemin de Sèvres» was stolen from the Louvre in 1998, which was the last major documented theft case until 2025
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