A video has surfaced that appears to depict two individuals using a mechanical ladder to descend a structure along the Seine, minutes after a reported break-in at the Louvre Museum. The incident involved the theft of France's crown jewels, valued at €88 million (£77 million).
Video Footage Details
The video shows a truck equipped with a mechanical ladder parked on a road beside the Seine, with vehicles passing by. Two individuals are seen descending the ladder slowly and looking around. This activity occurred in broad daylight, shortly after the Louvre Museum was reportedly entered.
Heist Overview
An estimated €88 million (£77 million) worth of France's crown jewels were reported stolen from the Louvre. The incident reportedly involved four individuals, who have not yet been apprehended.
Museum Response
On Wednesday, the director of the Louvre stated that museum staff did not identify the individuals involved in the heist at an early stage. The director attributed this to the presence of only one camera pointed at the gallery displaying the stolen items.