The Louvre Closes

Here's an unexpected article title:
Louvre closes over pickpockets



The Louvre was forced to close its doors as staff walked out in protest at the increasing problem of pickpockets working in the famous museum. My guess is that it is just a temporary closure... but one that makes a point.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9984879/Louvre-closes-over-pickpockets.html

a partial article quote:

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Christelle Guyader, a spokesman for the SUD union said staff have had enough of increasingly aggressive organised groups which are targeting both workers and tourists.

Many of the thieves are children who get into the museum for free and then start asking people for money.

“Do you speak English?” is their usual opening gambit, and then they surround victims, helping themselves to money and possessions.