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Why the Louvre heist doesn’t surprise museum security experts

Andrew Paul

created: Oct. 21, 2025, 2:35 p.m. | updated: Oct. 31, 2025, 2:25 p.m.

Take the stunningly brazen jewel theft that took place during broad daylight at the Louvre on October 19, for example. At the Louvre, a lack of security cameras may impede the investigation. “There appears to be a group or groups of thieves that have discovered a particular weakness in French museums,” adds Anderson. “The Louvre… reportedly relies on a mix of older motion sensors and partial CCTV coverage,” adds Mark Patrick, director of technical content at Mouser Electronics. Along with machine learning-enhanced camera systems, motion sensors for evening hours can be easily installed.

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