German Freight Lift Louvre Heist: A Secret Weapon
- A daring, lightning-fast robbery took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
- While shocked by the misuse of their product, Alexander Böcker, the managing director of the lift manufacturer, has found a silver lining.
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Louvre Museum Heist & Unexpected Boost for Lift Manufacturer
A daring, lightning-fast robbery took place at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Thieves used a Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH freight lift to access the museum, break in through a window, and steal priceless Napoleonic jewels.The heist took less then four minutes.
While shocked by the misuse of their product, Alexander Böcker, the managing director of the lift manufacturer, has found a silver lining. The widespread media coverage of the robbery, prominently featuring their lift, has unexpectedly boosted their company’s profile. He described the initial reaction as “shock” followed by “black humour.”
The stolen jewels are estimated to be worth $178 million.