"It appears they attempted to set fire to the truck and lift before fleeing, but were unsuccessful, leaving evidence behind for investigators. Nonetheless, they remain at large and no suspects have been named thus far. Bocker Maschinenwerke GmbH (Bocker Machine Works), a firm based in Werne, Germany, says it was one of their lifts used in the heist. The crime is, of course, absolutely reprehensible, that's completely clear to us, Alexander Bocker, the company's managing director, told reporters."
"After confirming no one was hurt during the robbery, they couldn't resist the chance to capitalize on the moment with a little humor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews) The heist was an opportunity for us to use the most famous and most visited museum in the world to get a little attention for our company, said Bocker."
A gang dressed as construction workers used a mechanical lift mounted on a truck and angle grinders to breach a Louvre balcony window and enter the Gallery of Apollo. The thieves stole eight pieces of France's crown jewels and exited via the lift before escaping on motorized scooters; the raid lasted about eight minutes. The attackers attempted to set the truck and lift on fire but failed, leaving evidence. No suspects have been named and the perpetrators remain at large. Bocker Maschinenwerke confirmed one of its lifts was used, called the crime reprehensible, and posted lighthearted promotional material afterward.
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