CultureMastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’

Two men suspected of taking €88m worth of crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris last October have reportedly described the alleged mastermind’s disappointment with the haul. They said the figure believed the thieves could have taken more. The robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn by Empress Eugénie in the 19th century. Le Monde cited questioning transcripts from the investigation, which has examined the burglary that drew worldwide attention and led to the museum director’s resignation.

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