19.01.2026 19:51
The knot is being untied in the Louvre Museum heist, recorded as one of the boldest thefts in the history of world art. On the morning of October 19, hidden camera footage of the 88 million Euro heist, which took place in front of the eyes of the entire world, was shared for the first time by TF1 television. In the event dubbed "the heist of the century," the incredible methods employed by professional thieves who broke through armored display cases like paper astonished viewers.
The curtain is being lifted on the event that took place at the world's most prestigious art center, the Louvre Museum, and is described as "the heist of the century." The first security camera footage related to the €88 million theft that occurred on October 19 was shared with the public by TF1 television. The images reveal how the thieves rendered armored display cases and high-security systems ineffective in just seconds.
AN INCREDIBLE PLAN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
The footage released three months after the heist showcased the incredible methods used by the thieves. A four-person gang parked two trucks in front of the museum in broad daylight on a Sunday morning and acted like a professional construction crew in front of everyone. Two of the thieves climbed the building's facade using a freight elevator and a mobile ladder, managing to sneak inside without anyone noticing.
ARMORED DISPLAY CASES TOPPLED IN SECONDS
The footage aired on TF1's "Sept à Huit" program highlighted the relaxed demeanor of two thieves inside the museum. The thieves skillfully bypassed the armored glass display cases equipped with special security systems, filling bags with priceless works valued at €88 million and disappearing without a trace.
SECURITY FAILURE UNDER DISCUSSION
With the release of the footage, this significant security failure at the world's most visited museum has become a topic of discussion in France. The main focus of the investigation is how the four-person professional team was able to manipulate the highest-level alarm systems so easily and how they vanished with a truckload of artworks in broad daylight.