Louvre Jewel Heist Probe Deepens
Authorities have made five more arrests in connection with the Louvre jewel heist, including a suspect linked by DNA, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
The arrests bring the total number of people detained to seven, with three of the four alleged members of the robbery team now in custody.
- Five more people seized in the crown-jewels heist
- One suspect tied by DNA
- Three of the four alleged members of the robbery team in custody
Authorities said three of the four alleged members of the “commando” team, as French media have dubbed the robbers, are now in custody.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover more details about the heist, which occurred on October 19.
Author's summary: Louvre jewel heist probe yields 5 more arrests.