Five Additional Suspects Detained in Louvre Jewellery Heist

Sun Dec 07 2025 02:11:33 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

French authorities have detained five more individuals in connection with the October 19 jewellery theft at the Louvre, amid ongoing investigations into the high-value robbery.

Following the theft of items valued at €88 million from the Louvre, Parisian prosecutors have announced the arrest of five more suspects, including a key figure related to the heist. The arrests stem from new evidence, with indications that this criminal network may be larger than initially thought. The stolen jewels remain unrecovered, and investigations are ongoing.

Five more suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist, Paris' public prosecutor has announced. These individuals were taken into custody late Wednesday night in the Paris region, according to Laure Beccuau's office.

A main suspect was among those detained, AFP reported. These new arrests follow an earlier incident where two men partially recognized their participation in the brazen theft.

On October 19, four thieves broke into the Louvre in broad daylight, making off with items valued at around €88 million (£76 million; $102 million). As of Thursday, the jewels have yet to be recovered, Beccuau confirmed during an interview with French radio station RTL.

Additionally, she noted that DNA evidence from one of the detainees might be linked to the crime scene. While French investigators remain tight-lipped on specifics, new suspects can be held for up to four days before any charges or release.

The authorities suspect that the gang behind the heist may involve more members than those seen on CCTV footage.