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Fourth Suspect in Louvre Crown Jewels Heist Arrested, All Alleged Raiders in Custody

Investigators now aim to trace the commissioning network behind the €88 million theft.

Overview

  • Police detained the suspected fourth raider on Tuesday after tracking him to western France and also arrested three associates from his circle.
  • Prosecutors say all four people who entered the Apollo Gallery on Oct. 19 are now under arrest on organized theft and criminal conspiracy charges.
  • DNA recovered from the truck‑mounted lift and the getaway scooters linked the suspects to the operation, according to investigators.
  • The eight 19th‑century Crown jewels valued at about €88 million remain missing, with one famed diadem reportedly dropped and left behind during the escape.
  • Investigators are prioritizing the search for commissioning figures and trafficking networks as several suspects are tied to Aubervilliers in Seine‑Saint‑Denis.