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Four More Arrested in Louvre Crown-Jewel Heist Investigation

Officials have not said whether the detainees include the remaining suspected intruder.

Overview

  • The Paris prosecutor said four suspects—two men aged 38 and 39 and two women aged 31 and 40—were detained in the greater Paris area.
  • Authorities did not clarify whether the latest arrests include the still-sought fourth burglar or a suspected organizer.
  • Three men aged 34 to 39 were already in pretrial detention in connection with the October 19 break-in.
  • Eight jewel pieces valued at about €88 million were stolen, and only Empress Eugénie’s crown has been recovered, found damaged near the Louvre.
  • Under pressure over security, the museum is deploying a mobile police post and installing 100 additional surveillance cameras after a swift, daytime entry via a truck lift and escape on motor scooters.