Louvre Jewel Heist: Thieves Escaped With 30 Seconds to Spare

A government investigation has revealed that thieves who stole $102 million in crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris escaped capture by only 30 seconds. The finding exposes major security failures at the world-famous museum. The narrow escape has prompted new scrutiny of the Louvre's management and safety protocols. The probe detailed how the criminals' timing allowed them to avoid security personnel. The value of the stolen jewels is estimated at roughly $102 million.