Louvre Heist Shows Thieves Escaping With $100M Crown Jewels

New footage has emerged showing the suspects involved in the daring heist at the Louvre Museum escaping in broad daylight using a truck-mounted basket lift. The two individuals, one wearing a neon vest and the other a motorcycle helmet, slowly lowered themselves from the museum's balcony before fleeing on motorized scooters. The thieves stole about $100 million worth of crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery in a seven-minute robbery, cutting through glass cases and triggering alarms that only alerted guards focused on visitor safety. Despite efforts by French authorities, the suspects remain at large, with some personal items like a motorcycle helmet and glove recovered at the scene. The incident has exposed significant security vulnerabilities at the centuries-old museum, with the Louvre's director acknowledging weaknesses in their video surveillance and security measures. Experts warn that if the jewels are broken up and sold, they may be lost to history forever, emphasizing the cultural loss from this audacious theft.