The thieves who stole crown jewels from France’s Louvre in October fled with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the museum, an investigation revealed on Wednesday.

The heist, which took place on October 19, saw thieves make off with eight precious pieces worth an estimated $102 million. The robbers reportedly used a crane to smash an upstairs window during opening hours before escaping on motorbikes.

The incident sent shockwaves through France, with many describing it as a national embarrassment.

Following the incident, the culture ministry had ordered a probe.

AFP quoted the investigation stating that only one of two security cameras was working near the site where the thieves broke in on the morning of October 19.

The agents at the security headquarters a

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