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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stefanie Dazio

Why a German freight lift has become the viral star of Louvre heist

A daring daylight jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum has inadvertently provided an unexpected boost for a German manufacturer, after images of their freight lift, used by the thieves, went viral.

Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH, the German firm behind the equipment, is now experiencing a surge in attention following the audacious robbery.

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