Four Additional Suspects Arrested in Louvre Jewellery Heist Investigation

Wed Nov 26 2025 14:01:17 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following the October theft of jewels worth €88 million, four more individuals were arrested, with one believed to be the final member of the original gang. The investigation continues as no trace of the stolen items has been found.

In a recent breakthrough in the investigation of the lucrative jewellery theft at the Louvre Museum, French authorities arrested four additional suspects. These arrests are part of an ongoing effort to resolve the case that shocked the art world, with €88 million worth of jewels still missing. The alleged gang members, who executed a daring heist, are now under scrutiny, heightening concerns over security measures at one of the world's most famous museums.

Following last month's daring theft of jewellery valued at €88 million from the Louvre Museum, four additional suspects have been arrested in relation to the case, as confirmed by the Paris prosecutor's office.

The latest arrests occurred on Tuesday and involved two men aged 38 and 39 as well as two women aged 31 and 40, all hailing from the Paris region. Among them is reported to be the last remaining member of a gang of four suspects who allegedly executed the theft.

With this new development, police have up to 96 hours to question the four suspects, though no trace of the stolen jewels has yet been uncovered. The audacious heist took place on October 19, raising significant questions about security measures at the renowned museum.

Previously, three suspects had already been apprehended and charged in connection with the crime. A 38-year-old woman was specifically charged with complicity and conspiracy to commit theft, while a 37-year-old man has been charged with theft and conspiracy as well. Both of these individuals have denied any involvement in the theft.

The robbery was executed when the gang utilized a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to breach the Gallery of Apollo’s balcony. They then quickly used a disc cutter to access display cases, making off with several irreplaceable items before authorities could respond. During their escape, the crooks dropped one of the stolen items, but they managed to take eight significant pieces, including a necklace once owned by Empress Marie-Louise.

Following the incident, Louvre's management has acknowledged failures in security protocols, emphasizing the need for significant investment to prevent such incidents in the future. As a precaution, several valuable pieces have been moved to the Bank of France.

The Louvre has since tightened its security measures around all its cultural assets, working diligently to ensure that treasures of such historical significance are better protected in the future.