The brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre on Sunday has turned into a marketing opportunity for Böcker, a German maker of cranes and elevators whose product was used in the heist.
Category: Robberies and Thefts
For Robbers Like the Louvre Thieves, Bright Vests Actually Help Them Hide
Given the ubiquity of neon-colored safety jackets, criminals are using them to carry out crimes in plain sight.
Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?
Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.
Louvre Reopens for First Time Since Brazen Jewelry Robbery
French authorities are under growing scrutiny about whether security failings allowed four thieves to steal royal jewelry worth over $100 million.
Louvre Reopens for First Time Since Brazen Jewelry Robbery
French authorities are under growing scrutiny about whether security failings allowed four thieves to steal royal jewelry worth over $100 million.
The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.
The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.
Paris Tour Guide Saw Stolen Louvre Jewels Just Before Heist
Jewelry swiped from the museum played a prominent part in a private guide’s tours of Paris. Now what?
Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says
The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday.
Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)
A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.
Louvre Robbery Raises Questions About Security
Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”
Louvre Robbery Raises Questions About Security
Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”
Louvre Robbery May Have Been More About Stones Than Art, Experts Say
Sunday’s robbery at the Paris museum could be the latest example of thieves targeting museums for jewels and precious metals to break down and sell on.
Louvre Museum Remains Closed After Jewelry Robbery: What to Know
A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the famed Paris museum.
Louvre Museum Remains Closed After Jewelry Robbery: What to Know
A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the famed Paris museum.
Louvre Robbery: What Was Stolen
The stolen items include glittering royal tiaras, necklaces and earrings.
Louvre Closed After Brazen Daylight Robbery
French officials said the thieves broke into a first-floor wing of the Paris museum and fled with “priceless” jewelry.
Louvre Closed After Robbery
It was not immediately clear what, if any, of the Paris museum’s priceless artifacts had been stolen.
London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.
About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went.
London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.
About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went.
Real Estate Investor Sanford Solny Is Jailed for Deed Theft
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Hackers Steal Children’s Data and Photos from U.K. Nursery Chain
Kido International, which runs nursery schools, reported the incident to the authorities after hackers posted sensitive data on the dark web and demanded a ransom.
Mosaic of Lovers, Taken by Nazi Officer, Is Returned to Pompeii
The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient Roman city.
Eurostar Trains Delayed and Canceled After Cable Theft
The company running the passenger service between Britain and continental Europe advised travelers to “cancel or postpone.”
London Police Appeal for Help in the Theft of a $200,000 Violin
British police are asking for assistance in identifying the suspect in the theft of a 285-year-old violin, which was snatched while a musician was in a pub.
2 Men Are Sentenced in Theft of Golden Toilet
The men were sentenced to two to four years for their roles in the 2019 theft of an 18-carat artwork at Winston Churchill’s ancestral home.
Who Is Yasser Abu Shabab, the Leader of the Israeli-Backed Militia in Gaza?
Yasser Abu Shabab, a Bedouin man in his 30s, holds sway in eastern Rafah, an area close to a key border crossing between Israel and Gaza.
Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty
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French Crypto Chiefs Step Up Security After Violent Kidnappings
?Big players in the crypto sector argue that new European cryptocurrency rules may be enabling recent abductions and are demanding changes and more security.
Paris Court Convicts Eight in 2016 Robbery of Kim Kardashian
The reality TV star, who was held at gunpoint as jewelry worth millions was stolen from her, said she was satisfied by the ruling.
Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris
The 300-pound bust was stolen from Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988 and was found when the police were conducting an unrelated search.
Kim Kardashian Testifies in Paris Court About 2016 Robbery Ordeal
The reality TV star and entrepreneur described how she was tied up at gunpoint as jewelry worth millions was stolen in a 2016 attack.
Billionaires’ Battle Over a Sculpture Exposes a Mysterious Art Market
David Geffen and Justin Sun’s unusually public dispute over ownership of a Giacometti sculpture valued at tens of millions of dollars gives a glimpse into a shrouded world.
Cable Theft in Spain Disrupts Train Travel for Thousands, Officials Say
Oscar Puente, the transport minister, said “a serious act of sabotage” had brought some service to a halt, delaying service into Monday.
‘Grandpa Robbers’ Go on Trial in Paris Over 2016 Kim Kardashian Heist
The reality TV star and entrepreneur was tied up and held at gunpoint, and jewelry worth nearly $9 million was stolen in the incident.
