French police investigation
Inside the Louvre Heist: DNA Evidence and Criminal Histories of Four Suspects in $102 Million Crown Jewel Theft
Nov 03, 2025 04:31 pm CST
Four suspects have been charged in the daring $102 million Louvre Museum heist, with DNA evidence linking three to the scene. The suspects, who have connections to Paris suburbs and previous theft convictions, face charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy as authorities continue searching for the missing jewels and a fourth suspect still at large.
Woman Charged in $102 Million Louvre Museum Heist Breaks Down in Court as Investigation Expands
Nov 02, 2025 02:38 am CST
A 38-year-old woman has been charged and remanded in custody over the daring $102 million jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The theft, executed in just seven minutes using power tools, targeted historic pieces including Napoleon's emerald necklace gift and a diamond-studded diadem. While two suspects have been charged, three others were released as investigations continue into the audacious daylight robbery that shocked the world's most visited museum.
Louvre Heist Update: Five More Arrests Made While $102 Million Crown Jewels Remain Missing
Oct 30, 2025 07:18 pm CST
French authorities have apprehended five additional suspects in connection with the brazen daylight theft of crown jewels valued at $102 million from the Louvre Museum, bringing the total arrests to seven. Despite extensive searches, the eight stolen pieces from the French crown jewel collection remain missing as investigators uncover details of the meticulously planned eight-minute heist that has exposed significant security vulnerabilities at one of the world's most famous museums.
Two Suspects Admit Involvement In Historic $102 Million Louvre Jewelry Heist: Security Gaps Exposed
Oct 30, 2025 12:32 pm CST
Two suspects have admitted participation in the shocking $102 million Louvre jewelry heist that took place on October 19. The thieves stole eight pieces of French crown jewels in under eight minutes, exposing significant security vulnerabilities at the world's most visited museum. While two suspects have been charged, two accomplices remain at large and the jewels have not been recovered. French authorities have acknowledged critical security gaps at the Louvre, including expired surveillance permits and outdated technology systems that won't be fully upgraded until 2029-2030.
Louvre Museum Heist: Suspects from Seine-Saint-Denis Arrested After $102 Million Crown Jewel Theft
Oct 27, 2025 12:21 pm CST
Two suspects from Seine-Saint-Denis have been arrested in connection with the daring $102 million crown jewel heist at Paris's Louvre Museum. One suspect was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport attempting to board a flight to Algeria, while the other was detained shortly after in Paris. The thieves used a crane to break in during opening hours, stealing eight valuable royal jewelry pieces in just seven minutes before escaping on motorcycles.