French authorities announced on Wednesday that two men arrested in connection with the Louvre Jewelry Heist — a daring theft that saw French crown jewels worth $102 million vanish — have “partially admitted” their involvement, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
Partial Confessions in the Louvre Jewelry Heist Case
The pair, both in their 30s and from Seine-Saint-Denis, were taken into custody on Sunday. One was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to board a flight to Algeria, while the other was reportedly planning to travel to Mali. Authorities believe the two men used power tools to break into the Galerie d’Apollon, the Louvre’s famous jewelry gallery that once displayed treasures belonging to French royalty.
Beccuau said at least two more suspects remain at large, and more individuals could be involved. “It is too early to provide any further details,” she told reporters. “I will provide additional information at the end of this custody phase.”
Uncertain if Royal Heist had Inside Help
The Telegraph previously reported that investigators had uncovered digital forensic evidence potentially linking a museum security staff member to the thieves. However, Beccuau stated there is currently “no evidence the thieves benefited from inside help.”
