A major breakthrough has been made in the investigation into the brazen daylight theft of France’s priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum. Police in Paris successfully arrested two suspects on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025. They are currently undergoing questioning, according to a report by Le Parisien newspaper, which cited sources close to the ongoing inquiry.
The arrests were dramatic: one individual was apprehended at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday at Charles de Gaulle airport, reportedly moments before they could flee the country. The second suspect was taken into custody later the same evening in the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb, located north of the French capital.
Official statements from Paris police regarding these arrests were not immediately available.
This significant development follows the audacious October 19 heist, where thieves made off with eight precious pieces from the Louvre’s collection, collectively valued at an estimated $102 million. The robbery exposed glaring security lapses, as the perpetrators used a crane to smash an upstairs window during museum opening hours before making their escape on motorbikes. The incident sent shockwaves globally, prompting a period of national reflection in France over what many considered a profound humiliation.
Le Parisien further reported that both arrested men are in their thirties and hail from the Seine-Saint-Denis area. Both were previously known to French law enforcement. The newspaper also stated that one of the suspects had been on the verge of departing for Algeria, highlighting the urgency of the airport arrest.