Louvre Heist: 4 Arrested, 102M Dollar Jewelry Still Missing

by Emma Walker – News Editor

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The crime:

* What: A daring theft of crown jewels and other treasures from a museum in Paris.
* When: October 19,2025 (early sunday morning).
* How: Thieves used a stolen mover’s truck with an extendable ladder to access a first-floor gallery. They broke a window and used angle grinders to cut through glass cases. They escaped on high-powered motor scooters.

The Suspects (5 total):

* Four Men (Primary Suspects):
* Abdoulaye N. (Turning 40 in January): An unlicensed taxi driver with a history of motorbike stunts on social media. DNA found on broken glass.
* Algerian Man (35 years old): Detained while trying to fly out of Paris. DNA found on a scooter.
* Man (37 years old): Previously involved in a theft with Abdoulaye N.
* Man (38 years old): From the same Paris suburb as the other three.
* One Woman: (38 years old) Partner of the 37-year-old man. Charged as an accomplice, released under judicial supervision.

What Has Been Recovered:

* One diamond-and-emerald crown was dropped during the escape.

What Remains Missing:

* Eight other items, including an emerald-and-diamond necklace given by Napoleon I to Empress Marie-Louise.

Investigation Status:

* Suspects were arrested in October and November.
* Questioning began in January, but investigators have “no significant leads so far.”
* Evidence suggests “genuine preparation” before the heist.
* The thieves were stressed during the escape,leading to dropped jewelry and DNA evidence.

Key People Involved (besides suspects):

* Laure Beccuau: top Paris prosecutor providing updates on the investigation.

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