Multiple suspects arrested in $100M Louvre crown jewels heist Paris

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daylight heist of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris, which took place on October 19, 2025. One suspect was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle airport while attempting to leave the country, and the other was arrested shortly after in the Paris region, with both men reportedly known to police and originating from the Seine-Saint-Denis area. The thieves used a crane and cutting tools to break into a first-floor gallery during museum hours and escaped on scooters with eight priceless pieces valued at around $102 million, including historic items linked to Empress Marie-Louise and Queen Marie Amelie. The investigation is being led by specialized units including the Banditry Repression Brigade and the Central Office for the Fight against Trafficking in Cultural Property, amid growing public concern over security lapses at the world’s most-visited museum. France's Justice Minister acknowledged failures in museum security protocols following the robbery, which has sparked a national debate about protecting cultural heritage. The Louvre remains closed as authorities continue their intensive manhunt and probe into the high-profile theft.