Suspects In Custody After One-Week Manhunt

Suspects have been arrested on Saturday evening and taken into custody as part of the investigation in the Louvre museum jewel heist.

The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the arrests on Saturday evening, adding that one of the suspects had been preparing to flee France from Roissy airport. Le Parisien earlier reported two men were arrested and said the other person was located north of Paris. 

A manhunt was launched a week ago after four people broke into the Louvre in broad daylight and stole eight pieces of jewelry, including royal necklaces, tiaras and earrings. The heist took just seven minutes.

The two men, already known for burglaries, appear to be experienced criminals who may have been acting on orders, Le Parisien reported. They can be held in custody for up to 96 hours.