France Makes Arrests in Brazen Louvre Jewel Heist
French police have made arrests in connection with the Louvre Museum burglary, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced on Sunday.
One suspect was taken into custody while trying to leave the country, according to Beccuau.
"I can confirm that investigators from the BRB (Brigade de Répression du Banditisme) made arrests Saturday evening,"she said in a statement. The suspect was apprehended at Roissy airport, also known as Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, as he was preparing to leave the country.
The arrests mark the first major development in the investigation into the high-profile heist, which saw French crown jewels worth €88 million stolen. Beccuau noted that
"it is too early to provide any further details."
Author's summary: Arrests made in Louvre jewel heist investigation.
- Arrests made in connection with the Louvre Museum burglary
- One suspect apprehended at Roissy airport
- French crown jewels worth €88 million stolen