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Louvre Heist: Paris Prosecutor Says Hunt for Missing Crown Jewels Remains a Priority

Interrogations have yielded no new leads, prompting a focus on domestic avenues.

Overview

  • Four suspected members of the commando are in custody and a woman under judicial control is being questioned by investigating judges this month.
  • Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau reports no fresh information from the interrogations and says there is no indication the jewels have crossed the border.
  • Investigators are maintaining the case as a top priority and are monitoring art‑market networks in France and internationally.
  • Forensic and surveillance findings link the suspects, including DNA recovered at the Louvre and on the lift platform and a scooter identified on cameras.
  • The €88 million trove remains missing, one crown was recovered damaged, the Louvre faces documented security lapses, and new CCTV footage is being broadcast on French television.