A worker at the Louve tipped off the chainsaw-wielding thieves who boosted $100 million worth of France’s crown jewels, according to French detectives, who now believe the daring heist was an inside job.
Digital forensic evidence showed a member of security at the Louvre was in contact with individuals thought to be the perpetrators prior to the brazen daylight robbery on Oct.19, the Telegraph reported Saturday.
“There is digital forensic evidence that shows there was co-operation with one of the museum’s security guards and the thieves,” a source told the Telegraph.
Heisters entered through the second-floor balcony of the Louvre where there were no security cameras. Getty Images
“Sensitive information was passed on about the museum’s security, which is how they were aware of
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