Wednesday, October 22, 2025-A Paris tour guide has told authorities that she saw the priceless jewels later stolen from the Louvre Museum just minutes before the daring heist took place.
The guide, who was leading a small group through the museum’s Renaissance collection, recalled noticing “unusual activity” near the display and a group of individuals who appeared to be museum staff but were not wearing standard identification badges. The theft, described as one of the most sophisticated in recent French history, involved several rare pieces valued at tens of millions of euros.
The revelation has added a new layer of intrigue to the investigation, which has already captivated the public and rattled museum officials. Social media has been buzzing with speculation about an inside job, especially after surveillance footage showed the thieves bypassing security systems with apparent precision.
Authorities are now reviewing internal protocols and interviewing staff to determine how the jewels could have been removed without triggering alarms.
French police have promised a full-scale international manhunt, citing the possibility that the stolen artifacts were smuggled out of the country within hours. Interpol has also been alerted, and experts warn that the jewels may already be dismantled or sold on the black market.
As the mystery deepens, the Louvre faces mounting pressure to explain the breach and to reassure the public that the heart of Paris’s cultural heritage remains secure.
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