Two Suspects Arrested in Louvre Heist Following DNA Analysis

According to the investigation, the suspects attempted to flee France by traveling to Algeria and Mali. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Louvre Museum theft. One was caught at Charles de Gaulle Airport while trying to depart for Algeria, and the other was apprehended near Paris as he was preparing to escape to Mali. Both are approximately 30 years old and reside in the suburb of Aubervilliers, Paris, as reported by BFMTV, citing sources close to the investigation.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that experts have collected more than 150 DNA samples, fingerprints, and other material evidence from the Louvre. Based on this data, police were able to identify one of the suspects.

As a reminder, during the heist at the Louvre on October 19, the thieves stole nine precious jewels from the collection of Napoleon and Empress Josephine, including tiaras, earrings, necklaces, and brooches. Among them was a crown belonging to Empress Eugénie de Montijo, which was later found and returned to the museum. The estimated damage from the theft is 88 million euros.