Paris, Louvre and the heist
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Three of the four people whom the police believe carried out the theft have been arrested. But the jewelry is nowhere to be found.
Much of the blame has been placed on the Louvre’s security camera system. The building’s exterior is “surrounded by cameras,” but there “were not enough officers to continuously monitor the feeds.” Other factors include the museum’s ongoing construction,
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The Lourvre museum was hit by a brazen daytime jewel heist, forcing the Paris institution to close its doors for a second day in a row.
A 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man were charged on Saturday in connection with the heist, joining two others.
The French police have arrested five more people in connection with the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, including one who is believed to have been among the thieves at the scene, the prosecutor overseeing the investigation said on Thursday.