Overview
- On Oct. 19, thieves posing as workers used a freight elevator to reach the Apollo Gallery shortly after opening and fled on scooters in under eight minutes.
- Nine pieces—including tiaras, necklaces, earrings and brooches linked to royal adornments—were stolen, while the famed Regent diamond remained in place.
- The Louvre transferred top valuables to the Bank of France and set a December start for upgrades, including a new security coordinator under president Laurence des Cars.
- Staff discontent led to a Dec. 15 closure after a partial strike, and a 45% ticket-price increase for non‑EU visitors takes effect on Jan. 14.
- No recoveries or arrests have been announced, underscoring global realities cited by The Art Loss Register of 700,000-plus missing works and roughly a 1.5% recovery rate.