The Louvre's director, Laurence des Cars, admitted to significant security failures that allowed a gang to steal €88m worth of crown jewels. The museum's CCTV was outdated and poorly positioned, leading to the theft going unnoticed until it was too late. Despite the museum's high visitor numbers, investment in security has lagged. Des Cars expressed her commitment to improving security but acknowledged the challenges posed by the aging infrastructure. She has faced criticism and has offered her resignation, which was refused.