France Detains Four More in Louvre Break-In Probe

Overview

• Paris prosecutors said two men, 38 and 39, and two women, 31 and 40, from the Paris region were taken into custody on November 25 over the October 19 burglary.
• Investigators will question the four detainees, and the prosecutor’s office will not disclose any alleged charges until their detention period ends.
• Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said seven people have been detained in the case so far, with four charged and three released.
• Parisien reports that nine jewels were stolen, one damaged crown was recovered, and the losses are estimated at €88 million.
• According to Parisien, suspects described a €15,000 offer and a scooter-to-van handoff via Ivry-sur-Seine, accounts police are treating cautiously as they pursue organized-crime leads.