Most unforgettable museum thefts: 8 daring heists that shook history and rival the Louvre robbery
The Louvre in Paris was robbed in 7 minutes but this isn’t the first time art and jewels have been stolen: The Louvre's recent jewel heist echoes a long history of daring art thefts, from the Mona Lisa's disappearance to the Boston museum's unsolved mystery. Here are 8 audacious crimes, driven by obsession rather than need, that blur the lines between crime and legend.
The Louvre in Paris was robbed in 7 minutes but this isn’t the first time art and jewels have been stolen: The Louvre's recent jewel heist echoes a long history of daring art thefts, from the Mona Lisa's disappearance to the Boston museum's unsolved mystery. Here are 8 audacious crimes, driven by obsession rather than need, that blur the lines between crime and legend.
