French Police Detain Two Suspects in Louvre Jewel Heist, Continue Search for Accomplices

French authorities have taken two people into custody in connection with a jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, according to information released on Oct. 27, 2025. The arrests were made while a wider manhunt remains under way for additional suspects believed to have participated in the robbery.

The pair was detained by officers from the Paris police prefecture, which has been leading the investigation since the theft was first reported. Details about the timing of the arrests, the identities of those held, and the circumstances surrounding their capture have not been disclosed. Investigators also have yet to confirm whether any of the stolen jewels have been recovered.

The Louvre, located on the Right Bank of the Seine in central Paris, is one of the world’s most visited museums and is home to hundreds of thousands of works, including the “Mona Lisa” and the “Venus de Milo.” While the institution’s official website notes extensive security protocols, officials acknowledged that high-value items remain attractive targets for organized theft.

Authorities have not commented on how the thieves gained access to the jewels or whether museum operations were interrupted after the crime. The investigation is being overseen by specialized anti-robbery units, supported by forensic teams collecting evidence from the scene. Surveillance footage, electronic entry records and witness statements are being reviewed to piece together the sequence of events that led to the theft.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that the search for at least one additional suspect is ongoing. Officers are following multiple leads within Paris and in surrounding regions. No information has been released concerning the potential number of accomplices or the means by which they might have fled the area.

French prosecutors have opened a formal inquiry, which can involve charges such as aggravated theft and participation in a criminal network. If convicted, defendants in similar cases can face lengthy prison sentences and substantial fines. Officials indicated that further legal steps will depend on the outcome of interrogations and the recovery of any missing property.

Security experts note that jewel robberies at major cultural institutions often involve a mixture of careful planning and insider knowledge. Although investigators have not revealed whether current or former employees are suspected of complicity, detectives are reportedly scrutinizing staff schedules and access permissions around the time of the heist.

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The Louvre has not publicly detailed the appraised value of the stolen gems or identified the specific pieces taken. Museum administrators have stated that a full inventory will be conducted once police grant full access to the affected exhibition space. Until that point, the museum is referring all inquiries to the prefecture and the Ministry of Culture.

Paris city officials have urged anyone with information about the robbery to contact local police. Tip lines have been set up, and investigators emphasized that information from the public can be critical in tracing stolen items that may surface on the black market or through private sales.

While the arrests represent a significant development, authorities cautioned that the investigation remains active. Additional searches, interviews and forensic analyses are planned as officers work to establish a complete account of the theft and to locate any outstanding suspects.

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