Investigators arrest 2 suspects in Louvre jewel heist

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseOctober 26, 2025 at 01:23 PM

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French authorities have apprehended two suspects in connection with a recent heist at the Louvre Museum, where precious crown jewels valued at approximately US$102 million were stolen on October 19. The suspects, both in their 30s and from Seine-Saint-Denis suburb of Paris, were known to police. One suspect was intercepted as he prepared to depart for Algeria via Charles de Gaulle airport. As of Sunday, there has been no recovery of the stolen jewels. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed the arrests on Saturday evening, following a significant investigative effort to locate the thieves who executed the daylight robbery at the renowned museum.

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