Four million euro worth of exhibits were stolen from the Louvre in Paris
A major theft occurred at the influential Lalique Museum in France, reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the latest information, unknown individuals removed nearly twenty unique works of art from the institution. Specialists' preliminary estimates suggest that the total value of the stolen exhibits could reach four million euros.
The incident caused significant concern within the country's cultural community. The crime was committed on the evening of July 5th.
Perpetrators broke into the museum through the main entrance, smashed six glass display cases, and took valuable items located inside.
Interestingly, despite the museum's modern alarm system being activated at the time of the theft, it was not the security service that first alerted the police, but a salesperson.
Currently, law enforcement agencies are assessing the legality of the security personnel's actions and investigating the alarms not triggered.
The Lalique why rapid response teams were not deployed.
The Lalique Museum is dedicated to the artistic legacy of the renowned French master René Lalique, who is considered a true connoisseur of jewelry and glass art.
His works are highly valued worldwide. Notably, security measures at the museum had been strengthened following a theft at the Louvre, yet this did not prevent the crime.
Despite the additional precautions taken, the thieves succeeded in achieving their goal.
Police and special services are engaged in searching for the stolen artworks and antiques.
During the investigation, surveillance camera footage, alarm system data, and statements from all staff members are being analyzed. Experts emphasize that selling such rare items on the black market is extremely difficult, as each piece is registered in international databases.
Nevertheless, the exact value of the stolen items remains unknown at present.
We remind you that, prior to this, jewelry stolen from the Louvre Museum was estimated to be worth nearly eighteen million euros.
