- French authorities arrested suspects tied to last weekend’s Louvre theft; one was detained at Charles de Gaulle Airport while preparing to leave.
- Roughly 100 investigators are working the case; French outlets reported two arrests around 10 p.m. local time on Saturday.
- Theft targeted the Apollo Gallery; reports describe a seven-minute raid and allege possible collusion with a security guard, an angle not confirmed by prosecutors.
The Big Picture
The Paris prosecutor’s office said police arrested suspects in the theft of jewels worth tens of millions of dollars from the Louvre museum; CNN reported that “one of the men arrested was preparing to leave the territory from Roissy airport,” also known as Charles de Gaulle.
What’s New
French media reported that two suspects were arrested and placed in custody on Saturday evening, around 10 p.m. local time, and that one of the men was preparing to board a flight for Algeria, according to Franceinfo and BFMTV. The suspects are around thirty years old and were already known to police, per BFMTV. The Paris prosecutor said that more than 100 investigators are involved in the manhunt. The Telegraph reported that the Louvre robbers were allegedly in collusion with a museum security guard.
What They’re Saying
Context
Thieves targeted the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery on the upper floor last weekend, which houses the French Crown Jewels. In a seven-minute heist, the crew broke into two high-security display cases and stole nine items, according to France’s culture ministry. French reporting has detailed operational gaps outside the building and described the investigation’s early focus on potential insider assistance.
What’s Next
Authorities continue to search for additional suspects and any missing items while conducting a broader security review. Prosecutors have urged caution about unverified details as the inquiry advances.
The Bottom Line
Arrests near Paris, including one at CDG, mark the first major break in a high-profile museum heist that lasted minutes and set off a sweeping investigation.
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