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Two Louvre Heist Suspects Admit Involvement as Hunt for Crown Jewels Continues

Prosecutors remanded the pair after DNA-led arrests, signaling possible organized‑theft charges.

A French Forensics Officer examines the cut window and balcony of a gallery at the Louvre Museum which was the scene of a robbery at the world famous museum earlier in the day on October 19, 2025 in Paris.
The Louvre museum in Paris is one of the biggest museums in the world and houses works of art such as the Mona Lisa. The building is a historic monument.
Riot police officers patrol as people stroll in Le Louvre museum courtyard, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Overview

  • Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the men, both in their 30s, have partially confessed and are being presented to an investigative judge, with formal charges expected.
  • Investigators tied the suspects to the raid through DNA traces on a scooter and shattered display glass; one was stopped at Charles de Gaulle Airport en route to Algeria and the other was detained in the Paris area.
  • The stolen jewels have not been recovered, and police say at least four perpetrators took part, with additional suspects still at large and no evidence so far of inside assistance.
  • More than 100 investigators have analyzed over 150 DNA and fingerprint samples, CCTV and phone data as part of the BRB-led probe following the seven-minute daylight break-in.
  • Security fallout has widened: the Louvre acknowledged blind spots and moved other treasures to the Bank of France, the culture minister pledged €80 million for more cameras, and officials criticized outdated systems and lapsed camera authorizations.