Pickpockets Force The Louvre to Close

In a recent blog post, we discussed the rise of pickpocketing and concluded that unfortunately it has become a reality. The issue came to a head this week at one of the most famous museums in the world: The Louvre. The museum had become such a target for pickpocket gangs that the staff walked out of the museum in protest, forcing The Louvre to shut its doors for one whole day. For more information on the story and to follow along with updates as they develop, stay tuned to CNN and other news outlets.