World Nov 05 Louvre heist suspect’s trial in a separate case postponed due to high media profile By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Nov 05 France suspends access to Shein online platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris The move came on the same day that Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city’s most iconic department stores. On Wednesday morning protesters camped outside the BHV department store, but crowds of shoppers turned… By Samuel Petrequin, 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 23 What will happen to the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum? Here’s where they might end up By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, R.J. Rico, Associated Press It's not like someone could publicly wear one of France's Crown Jewels stolen on Sunday, and finding a market to sell the full artifacts would be incredibly difficult. 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