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Louvre Museum Shuts Down as Workers Protest Increase of Pickpockets

August 15, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

200 staff members walked out for the day at The Louvre, essentially shutting the museum down. They were protesting against having to put up with pickpockets who’ve been targeting staff and tourists at the museum.

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