Louvre thieves left trail of DNA samples on helmet, gloves

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kate Hairsine with AFP, dpaOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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French investigators discovered more than 150 DNA and fingerprint samples left by thieves at the Louvre after a daring daylight heist on October 24, 2025. The four hooded and masked burglars stole eight pieces of jewelry worth an estimated €88 million from the museum's Apollo Gallery, which houses France's remaining crown jewels. Surveillance footage revealed that the thieves initially failed to open display cases with angle grinders but eventually broke small openings using other tools. Despite immediate activation of internal alarm systems, staff did not intervene, possibly due to fear the burglars were armed. The Louvre's director has called for a police station to be set up inside the museum following the incident.

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