Two arrested over Louvre museum’s daylight diamond heist, French media say
Arrests made over Louvre diamond heist
- Two suspects have been arrested following the theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris last weekend.
- A group of four thieves used power tools to break into the Galerie d’Apollon, stealing nine pieces of jewellery in less than four minutes.
- The stolen items include tiaras, necklaces, and brooches that belonged to historical figures such as Queen Marie-Amelie, Queen Hortense, Empress Marie Louise, and Empress Eugenie.
- One of the arrested suspects was apprehended at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport while attempting to board a flight to Algeria.
- French officials described the incident as a "major robbery" involving items of "genuine heritage value" and "priceless" worth.