Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?

Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.

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For Robbers Like the Louvre Thieves, Bright Vests Actually Help Them Hide

Given the ubiquity of neon-colored safety jackets, criminals are using them to carry out crimes in plain sight.

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Louvre Reopens for First Time Since Brazen Jewelry Robbery

French authorities are under growing scrutiny about whether security failings allowed four thieves to steal royal jewelry worth over $100 million.

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The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.

The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.

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Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says

The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday.

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Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)

A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.

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Louvre Robbery Raises Questions About Security

Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”

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How the Louvre Thieves Did It

My colleagues explain how the brazen daytime jewel heist at the Louvre happened and why.

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Other Brazen Art Heists Like the Louvre Jewelry Theft

The robbery at the Paris museum on Sunday is only the latest in a long line of breaches.

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Louvre Robbery May Have Been More About Stones Than Art, Experts Say

Sunday’s robbery at the Paris museum could be the latest example of thieves targeting museums for jewels and precious metals to break down and sell on.

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