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Freight Lift Goes Viral After Louvre Heist

10/24/2025

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A German freight lift used in a Louvre heist gained fame on social media.
Robbers finished the heist in under four minutes, using the lift to access the museum and escape with Napoleonic jewels.
Alexander Böcker, managing director of Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH, said he was shocked by the misuse.
The company promoted the lift's efficiency in a humorous post, noting it is not designed for carrying people.

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Story summary

A German freight lift used in a Louvre heist gained fame on social media.
Robbers finished the heist in under four minutes, using the lift to access the museum and escape with Napoleonic jewels.
Alexander Böcker, managing director of Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH, said he was shocked by the misuse.
The company promoted the lift's efficiency in a humorous post, noting it is not designed for carrying people.