Squiz Shortcuts: What gold’s got to do with the Louvre heist

French officials are facing some big questions following the theft of priceless treasures from one of the world’s most famous art museums, the Louvre in Paris. The thieves stole 8 pieces from the remaining collection of French Crown Jewels, and police suspect the high value of gold could be a factor… So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the significance of what was stolen, where the investigation is up to, and what’s driving a rise in these types of crimes… Squiz Recommends:  Reading: This article in The Conversation which explores a couple of theories as to what might happen to the stolen jewels.  Scrolling: As serious as this crime is, the internet has been having a field day… We've found some roundups of memes ⁠here⁠ and ⁠here⁠ including a cheeky ad by the German company who made the basket lift, featuring the tagline: “If you’re in a hurry”.  Watching:  This footage of the thieves escaping via the basket lift and scooters.  Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.  ⁠Squiz Shortcuts⁠ is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here