New Developments in Louvre Jewellery Theft: Five Suspects Arrested

Thu Oct 30 2025 17:43:53 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Five additional suspects linked to the recent Louvre jewellery theft have been arrested, including a key suspect who has been implicated in the high-profile robbery.

Paris authorities have made five more arrests in connection with the October 19th heist at the Louvre, where €88 million worth of jewellery was stolen. A primary suspect was among those detained, following prior admissions of involvement from two men. Despite the arrests, the stolen jewels remain missing, and investigators suspect that more individuals may be tied to the crime.

Five more suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist, Paris' public prosecutor has said.

They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Laure Beccuau's office stated.

A main suspect was among those taken into custody, AFP reported. The new arrests follow two men who recently 'partially recognised' their involvement in the brazen theft.

Items worth €88 million (£76 million; $102 million) were taken from the world's most-visited museum on 19 October, when four thieves broke into the building in broad daylight.

The jewels have yet to be recovered, Beccuau revealed in a statement to RTL. She noted that DNA from one of those arrested could potentially link them to the crime scene.

While investigators are yet to provide many further details, the new suspects can be detained for up to four days before facing charges or release. Authorities suspect that the gang involved in the heist could be larger than the four individuals captured on CCTV.

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