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How the Louvre ‘Heist of the Century’ Unfolded

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The audacious theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre in Paris on Oct. 19 was called “the heist of the century” by several local newspapers, and commentators quickly drew parallels to similar headline-grabbing crimes over the years.

Questions about security arrangements at the world’s most visited museum, which attracts close to 9 million visitors a year, have been raised in the aftermath of the broad-daylight theft, along with speculation about who could be behind the crime.

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