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The Louvre has moved some of its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France following a bold daylight theft last week, highlighting serious security flaws within the iconic museum, according to French radio station RTL.
The transfer of select items from the Apollo gallery, which houses the French crown jewels, was executed on Friday under tight police escort, RTL reported, citing anonymous sources.
Located just 500 meters from the Louvre on the Right Bank of the Seine, the Bank of France’s vault, which holds the nation’s gold reserves at a depth of 27 meters (88 feet), served as the destination for the stolen treasures.
The Louvre and the Bank of France have not responded to requests for comment from Reuters.
On October 19, thieves broke into the world’s most-visited museum during operating hours by using a crane to smash through an upper-floor window. Their daring heist resulted in the theft of eight priceless pieces valued at approximately $102 million, exposing significant lapses in security protocols. The suspects made their escape on motorcycles.
News of the robbery quickly spread worldwide, eliciting widespread outrage in France and sparking debate over national security and pride.
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