Louvre Heist: Five More Arrested in Daring Jewel Theft

Fri Oct 31 2025 14:44:20 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Paris authorities have arrested five additional suspects linked to the recent heist at the Louvre, where expensive crown jewels were stolen. The investigation uncovers new leads and suspects as security measures tighten.

In a major development surrounding the Louvre museum heist, five new suspects have been arrested by Paris police. These arrests come as authorities continue to investigate the brazen theft that occurred on October 19, where crown jewels worth millions were taken. The suspects were apprehended during coordinated raids in the Paris region. Investigation details suggest that the arrested individuals may provide further insights into the planning and execution of the heist.

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

They were detained on Wednesday night in the Paris region during coordinated raids, according to Laure Beccuau.

One of the suspects is thought to be part of the four-man team that carried out the heist, who were seen on CCTV. Two of the other alleged thieves have already been arrested and have partially recognised their involvement in the brazen theft, while the fourth person has not yet been caught.

It is not clear what role the other newly arrested people allegedly played in the theft, but Beccuau told French radio station RTL on Thursday that they may eventually inform us about how the incident took place.

The group was arrested in areas in and around Paris, including the suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis. Phones and other objects found during the raids are allowing investigators to study encrypted messages.

Those arrested can be detained for up to four days before being charged or released.

French investigators are not providing many details but Beccuau stated that DNA from one of the suspects arrested could link them to the crime scene.

Authorities have revealed that the gang involved in the heist could be larger than the initial suspects who physically stole the jewels. Items worth €88m (£76m; $102m) were taken from the Louvre - the world's most-visited museum - on 19 October. The precious jewels have not been recovered yet.

Security measures at the Louvre have been increased since the incident, and some of the museum's most valuable items have been transferred to a secure vault at the Bank of France.