A surge in brazen museum heists across Europe is forcing institutions to rethink what they display. Recent thefts include the Louvre's crown jewels, the Treasure of Villena in Spain, and the Vix torque in France. Europol reports a sharp rise in such crimes since 2022/2023. Some museums are removing valuable originals from view or using replicas to protect their collections.
Museum Thefts Reshape Visitor Experience Across Europe
Source: BBC