'Do you realize that your statements are completely absurd?': Inside the arrest of the Louvre burglars
Four criminals executed a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing eight French crown jewels valued at €88 million. The suspects, described as experienced professionals, were arrested seven months later, revealing unexpected backgrounds. The stolen jewels remain missing, prompting ongoing investigations and public intrigue.
- ▪The heist occurred in under 10 minutes at the Louvre, targeting priceless crown jewels.
- ▪The stolen jewels are valued at €88 million, representing a significant loss to France's heritage.
- ▪Four suspects were arrested seven months after the crime, surprising authorities with their backgrounds.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 20:00:05 +0200 |
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Jean-Michel Décugis, Jérémie Pham-Lê and Nicolas-Charles Torrent, the authors of the book "Main basse sur le Louvre," retrace the suspects' backgrounds and the hunt for the stolen jewels. [On a fall Sunday morning, four criminals gathered at the foot of the world's most famous museum to carry out the "heist of the century." In under 10 minutes, they seized eight French crown jewels on display in the Galerie d'Apollon and managed to escape. The loot, valued at €88 million, was above all a priceless blow to the country's heritage. The news quickly made headlines around the globe, and the first theories emerged: It was the work of "professionals," the elite of organized crime.
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