French police arrest two men over €88m Louvre jewel heist

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jon Henley in ParisOctober 26, 2025 at 04:32 PM

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French police have arrested two suspects linked to the theft of crown jewels valued at €88 million from the Louvre museum in Paris. The arrests occurred a week after the heist; one suspect was detained at Charles de Gaulle airport as he attempted to board a flight to Algeria, while the second was apprehended in Seine-Saint-Denis near Paris. Both suspects are reportedly in their 30s and have criminal records for robbery. Forensic evidence from items left at the Louvre led to their identification. French officials have not disclosed whether any of the stolen jewels were recovered or provided further details, citing ongoing investigations involving over 100 investigators.

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