Have the Louvre Suspects Been Caught? What to Know About the Arrests

French authorities have been searching for a group of at least four thieves who were seen heisting precious jewels from the Louvre on Oct. 19.

Inside the Low-Tech Heist That Penetrated the Louvre

The men who stole France’s crown jewels cut corners—mistakes that led authorities to track down three suspected thieves.

Louvre heist leaves a cultural wound — and may turn French crown jewels into legend

A week after thieves stormed the Louvre and ripped eight priceless pieces from France’s crown jewels, the country is nursing a deep cultural wound.

Historic jewels stolen in ‘national disaster’ for France: What we know about missing Louvre treasures

The precious artifacts snatched from Paris’s Louvre Museum on Sunday include an emerald necklace gifted by Napoleon to his second wife and other priceless crown jewels.

Louvre Heist Leaves France Asking How It Could Have Happened

High visitor numbers and dwindling funds for overhauls may have made the landmark museum unexpectedly vulnerable.

French minister vows Louvre anti-intrusion devices after post-heist report finds security lapses

Culture Minister Rachida Dati has said that alarms worked during the robbery but acknowledged “security gaps."
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