Daring Louvre Jewel Heist: Local Criminals Behind $102M Robbery

A daring heist at the Louvre Museum resulted in the theft of $102 million worth of jewels. Paris authorities suspect the crime was executed by local, small-time criminals rather than organized professionals. Arrests have been made, although some jewels remain missing.

In a bold daylight theft, historical jewels valued at $102 million were stolen from the Paris Louvre Museum, a crime attributed to local, small-time criminals rather than experienced organized crime figures.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed that those suspected of this rapid, seven-minute heist are not seasoned professionals, diverging from initial speculations of an Ocean's Eleven-style operation. Some suspects were arrested, including individuals from the lower-income neighborhoods of Paris, but the jewels remain missing.

The suspects, including a few who have confessed partial involvement, are believed to have botched elements of the robbery. Officials continue pursuing additional perpetrators, while some arrested individuals have been released without charges. An investigation is ongoing to recover the stolen items.

(With inputs from agencies.)