French culture minister says Louvre security worked during jewel heist

PARIS (AP) — France's culture minister said Tuesday that the security apparatus installed at the Louvre worked properly during a dramatic weekend heist in which historic jewels were stolen from the world’s most-visited museum.

Questions have arisen about the Louvre security — and whether security cameras might have failed — after thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre’s facade , forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels on Sunday morning.