France Makes Arrests in Brazen Louvre Jewel Heist
French police have made arrests in connection with the Louvre Museum burglary, with one suspect apprehended while trying to leave the country, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
The arrests were made by investigators from the Brigade de Répression du Banditisme (BRB) on Saturday evening, Beccuau said in a statement on Sunday.
“I can confirm that investigators from the BRB made arrests Saturday evening,” Beccuau said. “One of the men arrested was preparing to leave the country from Roissy airport,”
The heist, which saw French crown jewels worth €88 million stolen, sent shockwaves around the world. Beccuau noted that it is too early to provide any further details.
Author's summary: Arrests made in Louvre jewel heist investigation.