Overview
- The 36-second clip, verified by Le Parisien, shows two masked men descending a truck-mounted furniture lift from the Apollo Gallery before leaving on scooters.
- Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said labs are analyzing DNA, fingerprints, and tools left behind and voiced “a small hope” the eight jewels, valued at about $102 million (€88m), can be recovered.
- More than 100 investigators are reviewing public and highway surveillance to trace the route of the gang, and authorities have not announced any arrests.
- Louvre director Laurence des Cars called the theft a “terrible failure,” noted “highly insufficient” exterior camera coverage, offered her resignation, and committed to security upgrades after reopening.
- German maker Böcker confirmed the lift was stolen during an October 10 demonstration and attracted attention with a cheeky social-media post referencing the machine’s role.