Louvre Heist Was Caught on Film, Officials Say, Rebutting Earlier Account
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Investigators revealed that the Louvre robbers' entrance was recorded on camera, but security guards took up to eight minutes to switch to the live feed, allowing the thieves to escape undetected.
- Police and security arrived 30 seconds after the thieves fled, delayed by errors including staff providing unclear directions, leading officers to the wrong side of the building.
- Previous security audits in 2017 and 2019 identified vulnerabilities, but their findings were not shared with the current museum director, Laurence des Cars, appointed in 2021.
- The security failures have intensified calls for Ms. des Cars's resignation amid broader staff discontent, with labor unions planning a strike over workload and management issues.
- The heist occurred on
