Arrests Made in Louvre Museum Jewel Heist

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Dozens of people have been arrested over the theft of the crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, after thieves used a cherry picker to scale the building and steal jewels valued at €88 million in under eight minutes. The quick-witted thieves made off with a total of eight objects, including a sapphire diadem, necklace, and emerald necklace, as well as a reliquary brooch and diamond diadem, in a heist that stunned the world. Authorities have launched a massive investigation, with over 100 investigators working to recover the stolen jewels and apprehend all perpetrators.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 8 objects were stolen from the Louvre museum, including a sapphire diadem, a necklace, an emerald necklace, a reliquary brooch, a diamond diadem, and an emerald-set imperial crown with over 1,300 diamonds.
  • The thieves used a cherry picker to scale the Louvre's facade and took under 8 minutes to steal the jewels valued at €88 million.
  • Over 100 investigators from a special police unit have been mobilized to recover the stolen jewels and apprehend all perpetrators.
  • The investigation was hampered by a premature leak of information, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
  • French interior minister Laurent Nunez praised the investigators for their tireless work in recovering the stolen jewels.

Statistics:

  • Number of objects stolen: 8
  • Value of stolen jewels: €88 million
  • Number of investigators mobilized: over 100
  • Time taken to steal the jewels: under 8 minutes
  • Number of people arrested: dozens (exact number not confirmed)
  • Date of the heist: October 19

Sources:

  • Associated Press
  • BFM TV
  • Le Parisien newspaper