• Two suspects linked to the $102 million Louvre jewel heist have been arrested.
• The robbery took place on October 19, 2025, and was completed in under eight minutes.
• Investigators believe the robbery may have been aided by a security guard at the museum.
• One suspect was caught at Charles de Gaulle Airport, attempting to flee to Algeria.
• Authorities are still searching for the remaining stolen jewels and two additional suspects.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent jewel heist from the Louvre Museum, which resulted in the theft of valuable items estimated at over $102 million. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed the arrests were made on the evening of October 25, shortly after the high-profile robbery that occurred on October 19. The suspects, known to police, were apprehended with one taken at Charles de Gaulle Airport as he was preparing to board a flight to Algeria, while the other was arrested in Seine-Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris, according to Channel News Asia, India Times, and AA.

The theft, described as the "heist of the century," involved a meticulously planned operation where thieves accessed the museum using a stolen truck and equipment. They took less than eight minutes to escape after breaking into a gallery that housed royal jewels. Among the stolen items were a diamond-and-emerald-studded crown and an exquisite necklace given by Napoleon Bonaparte to his wife, Empress Marie-Louise. Investigators have confirmed the total value of the stolen items at approximately $102 million, as reported by India Times and South China Morning Post.

Investigators suspect that the robbery may have involved insider knowledge, as a guard may have communicated vital security information to the culprits. The theft has raised serious concerns about the security measures at the Louvre, leading to calls for immediate improvements to protect France’s cultural heritage and its institutions, according to Le Monde and Los Angeles Times.

As of now, the jewel recovery process remains critical, as authorities believe that some stolen pieces could be dismantled or sold abroad. Despite the rapid arrests, there are still two suspects at large, and investigations continue to recover the remaining stolen treasures. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez expressed optimism over the investigations and emphasized the need to act swiftly to recover the jewels before they are irreparably damaged or lost, as stated by Los Angeles Times, South China Morning Post, and Channel News Asia.