Mystery Solved: 15-Year-Old 'Fedora Man' Behind Viral Louvre Heist Photo Reveals His Story

Nov 09, 2025 11:02 pm CST

In a surprising twist to the viral Louvre crown jewels heist story, the elegantly dressed "Fedora Man" captured in an AP photograph has been revealed as 15-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux. The teenager, whose vintage style sparked theories about being a detective, accomplice, or even an AI creation, explains how he accidentally wandered into a global sensation while simply visiting the museum with his family, and why he decided to let the mystery surrounding his identity linger before revealing himself.