Five Additional Suspects Arrested in Louvre Theft Investigation

Fri Oct 31 2025 09:39:56 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following the robbery of crown jewels from the Louvre, five more suspects have been apprehended in connection with the crime, as authorities work to uncover the details of the heist.

In a significant development in the Louvre jewellery theft case, five new suspects were arrested during coordinated raids in the Paris region. As investigations continue, details about their involvement and the potential connections to the original suspects are being pursued.

Five more suspects have been arrested in relation to the high-profile heist at the Louvre, according to Paris' public prosecutor, Laure Beccuau.

The arrests, conducted in coordinated raids on Wednesday night in the Paris area, involved suspects potentially linked to the initial four-man team responsible for the theft, as identified by CCTV footage.

Two of the initial suspects have already admitted to some involvement, while the others remain at large. The exact role of the recently arrested suspects is still unclear, but they might provide crucial insights into the workings of the heist.

Additionally, police authorities seized phones and various items during the raids, which could aid in decrypting messages related to the theft.

While investigators keep tight-lipped about the specifics, Beccuau did note that one of the arrested individuals might have DNA evidence linking them to the crime scene.

In total, items valued at approximately €88 million ($102 million) were taken from the museum's Galerie d'Apollon during the incident on October 19. The stolen jewels, including several significant pieces, have yet to be recovered.

This escalation in arrests comes amidst growing concerns about security protocols at one of the world’s most visited museums. Following the robbery, it has been revealed that security cameras failed to adequately monitor the entrance points used by the thieves.

Prior to the recent arrests, authorities arrested two suspects suspected of breaching the museum's security and enabling the theft. The investigation into the possible networks behind the robbery continues, as law enforcement aims to piece together the intricate details of this audacious crime.