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"The Louvre was closed Wednesday after its workers walked off their jobs to protest what is said to be a rising problem of pickpockets haunting the famed Paris museum's vast galleries.
"Louvre spokeswoman Sophie Grange was unable to say when the museum, which normally attracts up to 30,000 visitors a day at this time of year, would reopen. Museum staff organized the protest to draw attention to the problem, which they say is hindering their ability to welcome visitors and protect the Louvre's collections."
"Louvre officials could not provide an exact figure for the number of pickpocketing victims there, but the museum said in a statement that it was a growing problem despite measures taken last year including tighter cooperation with the police.
The Louvre said it would crack down on repeat offenders through temporary bans on entry into the museum.
Don't want to offend the criminals by keeping them away from the places that they commit their crimes. If you're dumb enough to piss away your money in France, better keep all your valuables glued to your person.
Christ.
I'm boycotting the French for endorsing cyborg hate crimes.