World Nov 19 Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after stunning crown jewels heist By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Nov 05 Louvre heist suspect’s trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile The suspect's lawyers argued that the high-profile nature of the Louvre robbery hindered their preparation. The prosecutor agreed that the case needed to be judged in "serene conditions."… By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Nov 01 Two new suspects handed preliminary charges over Louvre jewels heist, prosecutor says The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Oct 31 Watch 5:01 Art crime investigator breaks down the brazen jewel heist at the Louvre Three of the four members of the so-called “commando team” allegedly behind the brazen heist at the Louvre are in custody. Thieves posing as construction workers broke through a balcony window at the museum, ransacked two cases of royal jewels… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
World Oct 30 Key details emerge in Louvre jewel heist as 5 more are arrested Key planning details have snapped into focus. By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press
Oct 29 Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects ‘partially’ admitted participation in Louvre jewel heist By Thomas Adamson, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press It took thieves less than eight minutes to steal the jewels in broad daylight on Oct. 19, shocking the world. They have not been recovered. Continue reading
Oct 27 What to know about the Louvre heist investigation after 2 arrests By Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Sam Metz, Associated Press French authorities have made several arrests, but details remain scarce due to strict privacy laws. Investigators are analyzing DNA samples and surveillance footage. Continue reading
Oct 26 Suspects arrested over theft of crown jewels from the Louvre, prosecutor says By Samuel Petrequin, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday, a week after the heist that stunned the world. Continue reading
Oct 22 Louvre reopens 3 days after jewel heist as director offers to resign over ‘terrible failure’ By Thomas Adamson, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press In testimony to the French Senate, Louvre director Laurence des Cars said that the museum had a shortage of security cameras outside the monument and other ″weaknesses″ exposed by Sunday’s theft. Continue reading
Oct 21 Jewels stolen from Louvre worth an estimated $102 million, Paris prosecutor says By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, whose office is leading the investigation, said about 100 investigators are now involved in the police hunt for the suspects and gems after Sunday’s theft. Continue reading