Louvre Heist: Did ‘Lupin’ Predict the Jewel Snatch Heard ‘Round the World?
Could the French TV series Lupin have predicted the Louvre heist? On October 19, thieves pulled off a seven-minute heist, swiping priceless French crown jewels, including a tiara with 2,202 diamonds. They fled on scooters, leaving a trail of broken glass and a dropped crown. It’s like Lupin meets Fast & Furious, but with more baguettes.
Hot Take:
Forget “Lupin,” the real master thieves are in town! In a scene that could only be dreamed up in a Parisian writer’s room, a group of audacious bandits pulled off a Louvre heist so cinematic it would make Arsène Lupin himself tip his top hat in admiration. But rather than an elaborate plot twist, it’s the police who are scratching their heads, wondering if they need Sherlock on speed dial to catch these jewel-juggling marauders. Who knew the Louvre would offer such a “gem” of a story?
Key Points:
– A group of thieves executed a real-life heist at the Louvre, echoing the plot of the French TV series “Lupin.”
– The robbers used a truck-mounted ladder and an angle grinder to access the museum, stealing priceless Napoleonic-era jewels.
– The stolen loot includes crowns, tiaras, brooches, and sapphires, with immense historical and cultural significance.
– Analysts suggest security lapses at the museum, aggravated by staffing issues and visitor influx, were exploited by the thieves.
– An international manhunt is underway, with surveillance footage under review and French President Macron condemning the act.