Five Additional Suspects Arrested in Louvre Jewellery Heist

Fri Oct 31 2025 09:33:06 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a swift response to the recent Louvre robbery, Paris authorities have arrested five more suspects believed to be linked to the audacious theft of crown jewels.

Five new suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent robbery at the Louvre, where items worth an estimated €88 million were stolen. These arrests were made during coordinated raids in and around Paris, as investigators gather evidence and seek to expand their understanding of the crime. One of the suspects is alleged to be part of the original team that executed the heist, while others may offer crucial details about the incident. French officials are tightening security measures in cultural institutions following this incident.

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

They were taken into custody during coordinated raids in the Paris region, according to Laure Beccuau. One of the suspects is believed to be part of the four-man team that executed the heist, which was captured on CCTV.

Previous to this, two suspects had already been apprehended, both of whom acknowledged “partial recognition” of their participation in the robbery. However, the fourth suspect from the original team remains at large.

The specific roles of the newly arrested individuals in the theft have yet to be determined, but Beccuau indicated that they could provide insights on how the heist was orchestrated.

Investigations led to the apprehension of suspects from various suburbs around Paris, including Seine-Saint-Denis. Items seized during the raids have provided authorities with access to encrypted messages.

Those arrested can be held for up to four days pending charges or release.

French investigators have not disclosed additional details but indicated that DNA evidence from one of the arrested suspects could link back to the crime scene. Beccuau noted that these arrests are related to different evidence than previously detained suspects, pointing towards a more extensive criminal network.

On October 19, items worth €88 million were stolen from the Louvre, including priceless crown jewels, during a brazen daylight heist. The security failures at one of the world's most renowned museums came under scrutiny as it was revealed that critical security cameras were not properly positioned to monitor the area where the thieves gained entry.