Louvre Mix-Up: Thief Mistook Museum for Jewelry Store, Police Say
Paris, France – November 5, 2025 – A brazen theft at the Louvre Museum unfolded yesterday, November 4, 2025, not targeting iconic masterpieces, but costume jewelry, authorities confirmed. The perpetrator, identified as “Doudou Cross Bitume,” reportedly entered the museum believing it was a jewelry store, leading to the unusual incident. The theft, captured in widely circulating social media videos, has sparked both amusement and concern regarding security protocols at the world-renowned institution.
The incident highlights a surprising vulnerability: while the Louvre is famed for safeguarding priceless art, its retail spaces – offering reproductions and less valuable items – appear to have been the focus of this particular crime. This isn’t an isolated case of targeting costume jewelry; similar thefts have occurred previously, though rarely within the walls of such a high-profile museum. The case raises questions about the balance between accessibility for visitors and robust security measures for all commercial areas within the Louvre.
According to police reports, Doudou Cross Bitume entered the Louvre on November 4, 2025, at approximately 3:00 pm CET and proceeded directly to a display of costume jewelry. Witnesses described the individual swiftly gathering a quantity of items before attempting to leave the museum. Security personnel apprehended the suspect shortly after, recovering the stolen merchandise. The value of the stolen items is currently estimated at several hundred euros.
social media footage of the arrest quickly went viral, showing museum staff detaining the individual as onlookers filmed the scene. The videos have generated a wave of reactions, ranging from disbelief to humor, with many users expressing surprise that the Louvre would be targeted for such a theft.
The Louvre Museum has not yet released a detailed statement regarding the incident, but confirmed that an inquiry is underway. Authorities are currently examining the suspect’s motives and background. This incident serves as a reminder that even the most secure institutions are not immune to crime,and that security measures must adapt to address a wide range of potential threats.
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