Thieves stole 88 million euros in historic jewelry from the Louvre on Sunday, prompting the director's resignation and exposing security flaws. Online, the heist has been meme-ified, with a viral image of a stylish man sparking speculation about a fedora-wearing detective. Investigators have found DNA traces and new footage of the gang, who used power tools and escaped on scooters.
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