After the last October 19 he Louvre Museum, in Pariswas the scene of a scandalous and planned robbery, the French police are working to find those responsible. It is that the assault on busiest museum in the world meant economic damage, but also to the history and pride of France.
In just 7 minutesthe command made up of four thieves was made of 8 jewels that were in high security showcases. The loot meant more than 102 million dollarsusurped at half past nine in the morning. However, specialists assure that the material will not be sold for that amount on the illegal market.
As the prosecutor’s investigation progresses, it became known that there was a security team member in contact with the thieves. This is what they stated to The Telegraph sources close to the meticulous process already carried out by the arrest of two suspects.
Evidence of an «inside job» that shared «sensitive information» to thieves
«Hay forensic evidence digital which shows that there was cooperation between one of the guards museum security and thieves«a source assured the British newspaper.
with the criminals still unidentifiedthe evidence includes recordings and messages with whom, it is believed, were the perpetrators. “Se transmitted sensitive information about the security of the museum, so they learned of the non-compliance with security regulations”they stated.
Beyond this new evidence, the director of the Louvre herself, Laurence des Carsrecognized the existing security flaws in the complex.
In his recent presentation before a commission of the French Senatethe official – who presented her resignation but it was not accepted – gave an account of the «terrible failure»as defined. He spoke about the «known» weakness of the perimeter protection of the museum, a factor that was fundamental for the holdup.
Sensitive information was transmitted by a museum staff member. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes On the other hand, the Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, It also highlighted latent vulnerability. «For forty years, no one has lent attention to safety of these important museums. These must adapt to the new forms of crime. Today, it has become racketeering. «They are professionals.»he stated in the news of TF1.
How was the millionaire robbery at the Louvre Museum?
Located in the first floor of the famous museum, specifically in the Apollo Gallerythe thieves reached the jewels using a forklift truck marca mitsubishi.
In it cinematographic planthey parked the huge vehicle, which was stolen, in the Paseo François Mitterrandand two of the members used the extendable arm (which could reach 27 meters), to go up to the balcony from the first floor.
Once there, they broke a window with an angle grinder and entered the living room. Meanwhile, the two remaining criminals waited on top of a powerful Yamaha motorcycle.
What were the valuable French crown jewels stolen?
In a scene that seemed taken from the fictional character’s story Arsène Lupinethe French public was horrified and surprised by the sacrilege of the crown relics.
The crown of Empress Eugenia could be rescued from the plight of thieves. Namely, among them was the crown of empress eugeniewhich fell and remained on the ground in the street while fleeing. Although it suffered material damage, it was fortunate that the diadem, the necklace, and the sapphire and diamond earrings of the women were missing. queens Maria Amelia and Hortensia.
The other precious objects stolen were the collar and a couple of earrings of emeralds Empress Maria Luisa; the brooch known as «reliquary«of the same woman; and the great bond of corsaje of the Empress Eugenia.
