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Four local petty criminals, with no organized crime links, are suspected of stealing valuable items, including jewelry worn by queens, from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery using a truck-mounted ladder, with all suspects living near Paris and having prior convictions for robberies.
Two suspects have partially admitted involvement in the theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre, which occurred in a quick, brazen heist involving a mechanized elevator and resulting in the loss of valuable royal jewelry valued at $102 million; authorities are investigating further suspects and considering technological upgrades to prevent future incidents.
Police in Paris have arrested suspects linked to a recent theft of French Crown Jewels from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, with one suspect attempting to flee to Algeria; the theft involved breaking into high-security cases and stealing nine items, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Louvre robbery has unexpectedly elevated the profile of France's Crown Jewels, turning them into global icons and sparking debates about security and cultural legacy, reminiscent of the Mona Lisa theft in 1911, while highlighting vulnerabilities in museum security and the deep historical significance of the stolen items.
George Clooney expressed admiration for the Louvre thieves, joking that they did a 'cool' job and suggesting a potential plot for the next Ocean's film, while the actual robbery of the French Crown Jewels remains under investigation.
The Louvre reopened just three days after a daring theft of eight pieces from the French Crown Jewels, raising concerns about security and staffing at the museum, with the stolen items still missing and the thieves at large.
Thieves stole valuable jewelry from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, home to the French crown jewels, in a quick 7-minute daylight heist using motorbikes to escape.