Thieves targeted the Louvre Museum by gaining access through an area under construction on the building’s exterior. Authorities indicated that the suspects utilized a truck and a goods lift to approach the site discreetly. Once at the location, they employed an angle grinder to break windows, which allowed them to enter the premises.
The incident occurred during ongoing renovation or maintenance work, providing a relatively vulnerable entry point for the intruders. The Louvre, one of the world’s most visited cultural institutions, has not yet disclosed any details about what was stolen or whether there were any security breaches inside the museum.
France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, confirmed the breach but did not specify the extent of the damage or the suspects’ intentions. The authorities have launched an investigation into the break-in, focusing on how the suspects bypassed security measures and whether any additional accomplices were involved.
Security at the Louvre has been heightened following the incident, and officials are reviewing protocols to prevent future breaches of the historic site. No arrests have been announced as of now, and further details are expected as the investigation continues.