A recent high-profile theft at a world-renowned museum has sparked an unusual and lighthearted conversation in the media, focusing not on the crime itself, but on the appearance of individuals mistakenly linked to it.
During a broadcast, a prominent television host remarked on the physical attractiveness of two men whose photographs were circulating online in connection to the multi-million dollar jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris last month. After viewing the images, the host exclaimed that the alleged thieves were “hot” and “handsome,” with a guest co-host agreeing they were the “best looking thieves” he had seen in a long time.
The host quickly clarified that the comments were not an endorsement of criminal activity, stating firmly that being attractive does not excuse illegal behavior.
The discussion also touched upon security lapses, with the broadcasters expressing amusement over reports that a password for the museum’s systems was remarkably simplistic. They compared it to using common and easily guessable phrases, highlighting a surprising vulnerability at an institution considered one of the most secure in the world.
However, it was later revealed that the photographs which prompted the remarks were not related to the Louvre investigation at all. The images were identified as being nearly a decade old, with one of the men previously featured in an online article about arresting mugshots. The actual suspects in custody, whose pictures have not been publicly released, include individuals of various nationalities from the local area.
Authorities noted that the profiles of those arrested do not fit traditional organized crime patterns, suggesting a trend of individuals with limited criminal histories escalating to serious offenses. The investigation into the recovery of the stolen artifacts remains ongoing.
The incident underscores how quickly misinformation can spread on social media, even capturing the attention of public figures and leading to widespread but mistaken commentary. The focus on the unrelated photographs diverted attention from the details of the ongoing criminal case and the significant cultural loss represented by the theft.
