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French authorities have arrested two suspects in the $102 million Louvre Museum crown jewel heist, but the stolen royal artifacts remain missing.
Four suspects in custody in relation to their alleged involvement in the spectacular heist at the Louvre Museum last month are local petty criminals with no association with organized crime, according to investigators.
The Paris prosecutor has revealed that two suspects in the Louvre jewels heist were previously convicted together in a theft case 10 years ago.
It took less than eight minutes for thieves in Paris to steal over $100 million worth of crown jewels in a weekend heist at the world’s most visited museum
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Louvre Abu Dhabi is celebrating eight years since its opening as French authorities continue to investigate the theft in Paris.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the pair had been convicted in a theft case in 2015 in Paris.
Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the information made public about the arrests in the Louvre case should not have been disclosed.
Iconic looks by Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga and Dior from 'Louvre Couture' in Paris will be on view with MFAH's permanent collection beginning November 19.
Paris prosecutors have announced the arrest of suspects in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum. The arrests took place on Saturday evening.
A Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement in the theft. They were handed preliminary charges for theft committed by an organized gang
PARIS - France's supreme audit institution has accused the Louvre Museum of prioritizing public appeal and neglecting essential maintenance and security, according to its report released Thursday.