Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October’s brazen French crown jewels heist - AP News
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February 24, 2026
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The director of the Louvre Museum has resigned following a significant security breach in October when a brazen heist occurred during renovations. The theft involved prized French crown jewels, including the Blue Diamond and other historically valuable pieces worth millions. This incident has raised serious questions about museum security and accountability.
Stéphane Martin, who had led the museum since 2015, announced his resignation after facing criticism over the theft. The heist occurred during late-night construction work when thieves took advantage of limited security to steal the jewels from a temporarily closed gallery. Martin acknowledged the lapse in security but emphasized that his departure was not solely due to the incident
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Originally published on AP News on 2/24/2026