French Museum Faces Security Crisis After Stolen Treasures
Louvre crown jewels remain unrecovered.
Police cite outdated systems and expired camera authorization.
Four thieves stole nine items in eight minutes.
Cyclist alerted police via emergency call.
Custody term is 96 hours with no insurance payout.
French state self-insures national museums.
Culture Minister defends Louvre leadership.
Police chief advocates AI-based security upgrades.
Museum revamp won't finish before 2029-2030.
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