Louvre Museum Heist: Who Are The Two Suspects Arrested In Paris?

Last Updated:October 27, 2025, 10:13 IST

Reports say they are both French citizens while one of them also holds Algerian nationality.

French police officers stand next to a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum. (AFP)

Two suspects have been arrested as investigation continues into the jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The suspects, both reportedly in their 30s were arrested on Saturday night. While their exact identities have not yet been disclosed, reports say they are both French nationals.

What We Know About The Louvre Heist Suspects

Both the suspects are in their 30s, and are known to police as they have prior records, according to French media. They are from the department of Seine‑Saint‑Denis (north-east of Paris).

One suspect was arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport (Roissy), north of Paris, as he was about to depart the country, reportedly to Algeria, on Saturday evening. The other suspect was arrested around the same time in Seine-Saint-Denis (near Paris) and was reportedly preparing to leave for Mali.

Reports say they are both French citizens while one of them also holds Algerian nationality.

The arrests came after intense forensic work. Investigators collected over 150 DNA / fingerprint / trace samples from items left at the scene (helmet, gloves, tools) and used that to identify links.

The investigation is being treated by French authorities as one of “organised gang theft / criminal conspiracy".

The heist took place on October 19 when a team of thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris, targeting the Galerie d’Apollon — home to France’s priceless crown jewels. Disguised as maintenance workers, the gang used a furniture lift to access a side window, bypassing several external cameras that, investigators later admitted, were inactive. Once inside, they moved with precision and speed, smashing reinforced glass cases and escaping within eight minutes before security could respond. The operation appeared highly coordinated, with evidence suggesting at least four individuals were directly involved, supported by lookouts and a getaway driver outside the museum.

Among the items stolen were eight pieces from the French Crown Jewels collection, including a diamond-studded tiara once owned by Empress Eugénie, a sapphire-stone brooch belonging to King Louis XV, and several 18th-century ceremonial ornaments adorned with emeralds and rubies. The estimated worth of the haul is placed at around €88 million, but curators describe the loss as “immeasurable" due to the artefacts’ historic and cultural significance.

Though the two suspects have been arrested, it remains unclear whether the stolen jewels have been recovered or not.

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