Louvre suspects ‘partially admit’ their role in jewel heist

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jon Henley in ParisOctober 29, 2025 at 07:31 PM

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Two men arrested for stealing crown jewels worth €88 million from the Louvre museum in Paris have partially admitted their involvement in the heist. The prosecutor stated that while the suspects will be charged with organized theft and criminal conspiracy, the stolen gems remain unrecovered. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, emphasized that the items are unsellable due to their high profile and urged for their return. The theft occurred on October 19th when a four-man gang used a stolen truck equipped with an extending ladder to access the Apollo gallery, where they broke into two display cases in less than seven minutes before fleeing. Among the stolen pieces were Napoleon I's emerald and diamond necklace and a diadem once owned by Empress Eugénie. Police found DNA evidence linking the suspects to the crime scene but have not ruled out additional accomplices.

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