Four Additional Arrests Made in Louvre Heist Investigation
PARIS — The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Tuesday that four more individuals have been arrested in connection with an October heist at the Louvre Museum, where a gang stole jewels valued at $102 million. This latest development underscores the ongoing efforts to bring those responsible for the audacious robbery to justice.
Key Points / What’s New
- Four suspects, aged 31 to 40, were detained in the Paris region.
- The prosecutor did not disclose the roles of the suspects in the October 19 theft.
- The stolen items, including historically significant jewels, remain unrecovered.
- Previous arrests were made involving members of the team believed to have orchestrated the heist.
Main Story Details
Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor leading the investigation, announced the arrests of two men and two women, all from the local area. While their specific involvement in the October theft has yet to be clarified, the arrests form part of a broader crackdown on those connected to the crime.
The stolen treasures include a diamond-and-emerald necklace given to Empress Marie-Louise by Napoleon, as well as jewels linked to 19th-century queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense. Additionally, the heist included Empress Eugénie’s prized pearl-and-diamond tiara. As of now, these valuable items remain missing.
Law enforcement efforts have previously led to the capture of other suspected gang members allegedly involved in the heist. Following the initial October arrests, preliminary charges were filed against three men and one woman, intensifying the investigation into the theft that shocked the art world.
Background
The Louvre Museum heist, which occurred on October 19, involved a well-planned operation that resulted in the theft of jewels worth an astonishing $102 million. Following the incident, it was reported that the police had begun a massive dragnet to apprehend those responsible. In light of the robbery, the Louvre has announced plans to enhance its security measures through the installation of new cameras and anti-intrusion systems.
