Paris Prosecutor Reveals Connections Between Suspects in Louvre Jewel Heist

The Paris prosecutor's office announced that two suspects in the recent Louvre jewels heist had a prior conviction together 10 years ago, with three alleged members of the team now in custody. DNA evidence linked a 37-year-old man, charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy, to the crime scene. His 11 previous convictions, including 10 for theft, raise concerns about a possible link between the suspects. The investigation continues to explore the use of the stolen jewels for money laundering or trade.

Key Takeaways:

Two suspects in the Louvre jewels heist had a prior conviction together 10 years ago.
Three alleged members of the team of four are now in custody, with another 34-year-old man suspected of being part of the "commando" team.
The 37-year-old suspect, charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy, has 11 previous convictions, including 10 for theft.
His long-time partner, a 38-year-old woman, has been charged with complicity.
Investigators are examining all possibilities for selling the jewels on the parallel market, which could be used for money laundering or trade.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez remains optimistic about the investigation but doubts the loot will be recovered quickly.

Statistics:

11 previous convictions for the 37-year-old suspect, including 10 for theft.
10 previous convictions for the 39-year-old suspect, including two for theft.
4 alleged perpetrators in custody, with at least one suspect at large.
1 possible mastermind or organizer of the heist.

Sources:

AP, "Paris prosecutor: 2 suspects in Louvre jewels heist had prior conviction," Sunday, [date not specified].
Le Parisien, "L'actualité du crime de Paris différencie entre l'auteur d'un crime versus la motivation du"