French prosecutors confirmed Louvre jewellery heist arrests. This was after police detained suspects linked to the daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said investigators made the arrests on Saturday evening. Notably, one suspect was stopped at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport as he prepared to leave France.
Who Was Detained and How
French media cited by prosecutors and reporters said two men in their 30s, originally from Seine-Saint-Denis, were taken into custody. Le Parisien reported that one was about to board a flight to Algeria. Other outlets said the second planned to flee to Mali. Authorities placed both in custody on suspicion of organised theft and criminal conspiracy. Meanwhile, the police antigang brigade leads the operation.
How the Heist Unfolded
Four hooded thieves struck on 19 October, snatching eight pieces worth an estimated $102 million. They forced access to an upstairs gallery during opening hours and escaped on motorbikes. French media described different entry methods. Some reports said the gang used a crane to smash a window. Others said they climbed an extendable ladder on a moving truck to a first-floor gallery. The thieves dropped a crown as they fled. Officials later found it damaged outside the museum
What Was Stolen—and What’s Next
The haul included an emerald-and-diamond necklace. It was said to have been given by Napoleon Bonaparte to Empress Marie Louise, as well as pieces linked to Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense. Investigators are still tracking the jewels and other suspects. They are using extensive CCTV footage and forensic evidence from the scene. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez congratulated the teams and urged discretion to protect the inquiry
The Louvre jewellery heist arrests mark a breakthrough, but the search for the missing treasures continues. Officials say the investigation will push on to recover the pieces and hold all perpetrators to account.
