Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
The leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges. “In the distance, I could see security moving around, behind a door, or something.”He said he had been aware they were racing against the clock.French police arrest nine people over suspected €10m Louvre ticket fraudRead more“We had to take as much jewellery as we could,” he said.
- ▪The leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges.
- ▪Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges.
- ▪“In the distance, I could see security moving around, behind a door, or something.”He said he had been aware they were racing against the clock.French police arrest nine people over suspected €10m Louvre ticket fraudRead more“We had to take
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The leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty ImagesParisMastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieDeborah ColeMon 13 Jul 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels from the Louvre…
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