Louvre Crown Jewels Heist: 7 Arrests, Gems Still Missing

Five more people have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. The stolen jewels, valued at $102 million, remain missing. The Paris prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, announced the latest arrests, stating that one of the suspects is believed to be part of the four-person team that carried out the heist. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring the possibility of a wider network beyond the four individuals seen on security footage. Experts believe that the thieves will struggle to sell the stolen gems due to their notoriety and the risk of detection.

French investigators have arrested five more suspects in connection with the daring daytime heist of the French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum on October 19. The stolen jewels, valued at $102 million, remain missing. The suspects were arrested in separate operations across Paris and neighboring areas. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors warning that the stolen jewels are 'unsellable' due to their historical significance and urging their return.

Five new suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring Louvre jewellery heist that occurred on October 19, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. The Paris prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, revealed that one of the new suspects was identified through DNA traces left at the crime scene. The thieves stole nine items worth £76m in under eight minutes using power tools and a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift. The investigation has exposed major gaps in the Louvre's security, including ageing security systems and expired authorisation for security cameras. The prosecutor has urged the thieves to return the stolen jewels, warning that they are now 'unsellable'.