Louvre Heist: Forklift Used to Steal Heritage Jewels
On October 19, 2025, a forklift truck was used to break into the Louvre museum in Paris. Two individuals entered the museum and stole heritage jewels, which remain unrecovered. The perpetrators escaped without being apprehended. The incident highlights a significant security breach at one of the world's most visited museums.
Key facts
- Date: October 19, 2025
- A forklift truck was used to gain entry
- Two individuals carried out the theft
- Stolen items: heritage jewels
- Jewels have not been recovered
- Perpetrators escaped without being stopped
- Location: Louvre museum, Paris
Entities
Institutions
- Louvre
Locations
- Paris
- France