Louve1

UPDATE: Paris, France- Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing

by ArrestsBurglaryCrime SuspectsInternational

Paris, France – Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daytime heist of the French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, French investigators announced Thursday, though the priceless treasures remain missing.

Police carried out the arrests in separate operations across Paris and neighboring areas, including the Seine-Saint-Denis region, prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio. The identities of the suspects have not been released.

One of the newly arrested individuals is suspected of being part of the four-person team that stormed the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery in broad daylight on Oct. 19, stealing jewels valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) in less than eight minutes.

“Searches last night and overnight did not allow us to find the goods,” Beccuau said.

LOUVRE HEIST ADDS TO HISTORY OF HIGH-PROFILE MUSEUM BREACHES, LEAVES OTHER GALLERIES ON EDGE

People walking in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum

People tour the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in the rain Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Two other members of the team were arrested Sunday and given preliminary charges Wednesday of criminal conspiracy and theft committed by an organized gang. Beccuau said both have at least in part recognized their involvement in the heist.

One suspect, a 34-year-old Algerian national living in France since 2010, was arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport attempting to flee to Algeria on a one-way ticket. He lived in the northern Paris suburb of Aubervilliers and was previously known to police for traffic violations. His DNA was recovered from a scooter used in the getaway.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau speaking

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau speaks during a news conference at the Paris courthouse Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, on the judicial investigation into the robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)

The second suspect, 39, was arrested at his home in Aubervilliers. He was known to police for multiple prior thefts. Investigators matched his DNA to a glass display case that held the stolen jewels, as well as to items the thieves left behind, the prosecutor added.

BRAZEN LOUVRE ROBBERY CREW MAY HAVE BEEN HIRED BY COLLECTOR, PROSECUTOR SAYS

The thieves used a basket lift to scale the museum’s exterior, forced open a window, and used cutting tools to open display cases in the Apollo Gallery. They escaped with eight historic pieces, including:

– A sapphire diadem, necklace, and earring set linked to Queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense

– An emerald necklace and earrings belonging to Empress Marie-Louise, Napoleon’s second wife

– A reliquary brooch

– Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and elaborate corsage-bow brooch

Eugénie’s emerald-encrusted crown – set with over 1,300 diamonds – was later found damaged but recoverable outside the museum.

Louvre Director Laurence des Cars acknowledged a “terrible failure” in museum security. However, Beccuau said there is no evidence the theft was an inside job.

police car parked outside Louvre Museum

A police car parks in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, one week after the robbery, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

In a direct appeal to those holding the missing jewels, Beccuau on Wednesday night warned they are “unsellable” due to their historical significance and urged their return.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

“Anyone who buys them would be guilty of concealment of stolen goods,” she said. “There’s still time to give them back.”

Article provided by Fox News, click HERE to view.

Louve1

Pairs, France- Suspects arrested over brazen jewel theft from Paris’ Louvre museum.

by BurglaryInternationalInternational Links

Police have arrested suspects in connection with the theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre museum, just as one attempted to leave the country, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.

Thieves last week targeted the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery in a brazen daylight raid, fleeing with jewelry worth tens of millions in a matter of minutes.

Scores of investigators have been involved in chasing down those suspected of the heist, which Louvre director Laurence des Cars called a “terrible failure.” Last week, des Cars admitted to the French Senate that no security cameras were monitoring the gallery’s second-floor balcony when the thieves broke in using an angle grinder.

French media first broke the news of the arrests, with CNN affiliate BFMTV reporting that two men in their thirties and known to police were detained on Saturday evening local time.

Authorities were able to track down the individuals after analyzing more than 150 samples of DNA left at the scene, BFMTV reported. Both men are from the Parisian suburb of Aubervilliers, where one of them was arrested, it added, while two others suspected of being involved in the heist remain at large.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said that “one of the men arrested was preparing to leave the territory from Roissy airport,” also known as Charles de Gaulle airport, near Paris. BFMTV reported, citing sources, that he was arrested during a passport check before he could board an evening flight to Algeria.

The stolen jewels – comprising nine items including an emerald necklace set among more than 1,000 diamonds gifted by Napoleon to his second wife – were not recovered when the two arrests were made, BFMTV said.

France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez congratulated the investigators for the arrests, who he said “have worked tirelessly, as I asked them to, and who have always had my full confidence.”

Thieves raided the Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s upper floor last weekend, which houses the French Crown Jewels. They used a truck-mounted ladder to gain access to the gallery, one of the most ornate rooms in the museum, through a window.

In the course of a seven-minute heist, they broke into two high-security display cases and stole nine items, according to France’s culture ministry. Among the items taken was a diamond and sapphire jewelry set including a tiara and necklace worn by Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense.

The jewelry taken from the museum is estimated to be worth 88 million euros ($102 million), Beccuau previously told French radio station RTL. Around 100 investigators have been involved in the manhunt to track down those responsible for the heist, she said.

Following the daylight robbery, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted that the heist exposed security failings at France’s most famous museum.

“One can wonder about the fact that, for example, the windows hadn’t been secured, about the fact that a basket lift was on a public road,” he said on France Inter radio. “What is certain is that we have failed.”

warrant

St. Maarten- Brazen Daylight Robbery and Jet-Ski Escape fuel fears amidst St Maarten Crime Wave.

by Armed RobberyCrime SuspectsCrimesInternational

St. Maarten- A dramatic daylight robbery at Value Jewelers located on Front Street on Tuesday has intensified community fears over a perceived surge in crime, prompting conflicting statements from business leaders and law enforcement. The daring heist, which saw suspects escaping on a Jet Ski, occurred just hours after police addressed public safety concerns, highlighting a tense atmosphere on the island.

The robbery took place shortly after noon. According to initial reports, two individuals targeted the jewelry store before making a bold getaway to Cape Bay Beach, where they fled by sea on a Jet Ski. Police responded quickly, detaining several people in the area for questioning. While bystanders reported that the suspects were apprehended, Police Spokesman Joe Josepha stated that the force was actively investigating and would provide confirmed details later.

This latest incident has amplified anxieties within the local business community, particularly among members of the Island Merchants Association (IMA). Earlier, the IMA had issued an urgent public safety notice following what it described as a “concerning increase in criminal activity,” including a series of daily home invasions. IMA President Sunny Khatnani called on residents and business owners to move high-value items like cash and jewelry to secure off-site locations, such as safety deposit boxes.

The association also issued a specific directive for jewelers and their vendors, instructing them to cease using personal vehicles for transporting valuable goods. Instead, they were advised to use professional armored transport services to mitigate the risk of theft during transit.

In response to the IMA’s alert, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) issued a statement strongly refuting the claim of “daily home invasions.” The police emphasized that such characterizations were not supported by official crime statistics and risked spreading unnecessary fear and misinformation. KPSM reassured the public that it has been conducting strategic operations over the past weeks, resulting in the arrest of multiple suspects involved in armed robberies and other serious offenses.

The police force stressed its commitment to public safety and its ongoing partnership with the community, but requested that organizations ensure public statements are factually accurate to avoid causing undue alarm.

Despite these assurances, the brazen nature of the Value Jewelers robbery has left many residents and merchants on edge. The incident, following so closely on the heels of the public warnings and police response, underscores the significant challenge facing the island as it grapples with both the reality of crime and the community’s growing perception of insecurity. As law enforcement continues its investigation, the community waits anxiously for answers and a restoration of safety.

Arrest1

Laverne, CA- Suspected burglary crew arrested during attempted rooftop break-in at local jewelry store

by ArrestsBurglaryCrime SuspectsCrime VideosCrimesDaily BlogInternational

La Verne, CA – Seven men were arrested Sunday night after police investigators and multiple local agencies interrupted an attempted jewelry store burglary in La Verne, weeks after the same crew allegedly struck a Glendale business.

The arrests follow a May 27 burglary at Bidrussian Jewelry on Glendale Avenue, where suspects cut a hole through the roof and stole an unknown amount of jewelry.

Burglary detectives from the Glendale Police Department launched an investigation and, with the help of partner agencies, began tracking the suspects.

On June 29, officers moved in as the suspects tried to break into Rodeo Jewelers on Foothill Boulevard by cutting through the roof. Authorities said the group also used signal jammers and cut wires during the attempted break-in.

Seven of the eight suspects at the scene were taken into custody with help from the La Verne, Claremont and Glendora police departments, as well as deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Those arrested were identified
as Vera Matias, Javier Sepulveda, Luka Pazitiani, Edson Gonzalez, Jose Millafil, Victor Iturriaga Lopez, and Cristian Gonzalez Aburto.

All are foreign nationals and are believed to be connected to similar crimes in the U.S. and abroad, police said.

The men remain in Glendale police custody.

Article provided by KTLA5 News. Click HERE to view article.

brazil

BRAZIL- Thief gets MMA-style beatdown after robbing jewelry store.

by International

Caraguatatuba, Brazil– A self-styled crime fighter thwarted a jewelry store thief in Brazil with moves that make an MMA fighter proud.

The 27-year-old perpetrator was seen on surveillance footage walking inside a jewelry shop in the city of Caraguatatuba on Saturday and handing a backpack to a female clerk.

The woman appeared to place money in the bag before disappearing from the camera’s view.

The suspect was then seen rummaging through the store’s displays placing some of the pricey bling into the backpack.

Moments later, a street surveillance camera captured the thief’s getaway attempt.

A good Samaritan was seen racing from the opposite sidewalk and squaring up to stop the suspect.

The vigilante then lifted the fleeing robber off the ground and violently body-slammed him to the ground.

The bandit managed to hold on to his bag before the man wrestled it away and put him an armlock like a UFC fighter.

Another man came over to help and appeared to be shooed away by the jiu-jitsu fighter.

The vigilante apparently noticed that the witness was on the side of the law and allowed him to grab the backpack with the stolen goods.

A security guard unit arrived on the scene and recovered a machete, $1,000 worth of jewelry, two cellphones, a pair of flip-flops and a women’s t-shirt.

The suspect was taken to a local urgent care center, where he was provided medical attention.
He was discharged and then taken to a local police station, where he was booked on robbery charges.

One social media user suggested the police department provide mixed-martial arts training to its officers.

‘Look at this good example, how about our authorities training the police in martial arts, which would consequently improve their emotional balance, thus providing means of detaining individuals without the use of lethal weapons, etc,’ the person said.

Article provided by Daily Mail can be viewed here.

mexico

MEXICO- Cancun, QR police searching for group in broad daylight jewelry heist

by International

Cancun, Q.R. — Police in Cancun are on the search for a group of men after a broad daylight jewelry heist Sunday. At least four were captured on surveillance cameras inside the Gran Plaza mall in Cancun Sunday afternoon.

It was around 4:00 p.m. when the store’s security video captured at least one of them on camera. The group entered the store posing as customers. Once the store emptied of other people, they approached the staff and uttered threats.

Once the four men took what they came for, three of them were captured on plaza surveillance cameras leaving the mall at a quick pace. Staff of the jewelry store made the report to 9-1-1 who sent police.

Municipal officers arrived to two visibly shaken staff members and numerous empty jewelry boxes that were left behind by the thieves. A woman was taken to hospital for stress after the robbery. It is not clear if she was an employee or witness.

Cancun police have not issued a statement on the Sunday afternoon heist.

To view article and surveillance images provided by Riveira Maya News, click here.

paris 2

Paris, France- $312,000 jewelry stolen from a department store in Paris

by International

Mauboussin jewelry store gets robbed

A few days before Christmas Eve, the famous Mauboussin jewelry store was robbed. Jewelry worth $312,000 (300,000 euros) was stolen.

On the morning of December 24, a security officer noticed a broken window at the Mauboussin store. After reviewing the surveillance footage, authorities saw an unidentified man entering the store, stealing the jewelry, and quickly fleeing the scene.

According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), authorities have launched an official investigation into the robbery.

Notably, jewelry thefts often occur around Christmas time in Europe. Two years ago, $100 million worth of jewelry was stolen in Los Angeles.

Mauboussin store

Mauboussin store was founded in Paris in 1827. The store presents jewelry creations, watches, and accessories for both women and men.

The store is known for participating in international exhibitions, including a bronze medal at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris.

Article provided by Albawaba, click here to view article.

booking photos of two Romanian nationals

United Kingdom, England – A pair of Romanian Nationals arrested and sentenced to prison for thefts from Jewelry stores.

by ArrestsInternationalUncategorized

United Kingdon, England – A pair of brazen thieves were caught on CCTV stealing £15,000 worth of gold chains from a shop while on a crime spree totaling almost £50,000 across the country.

Married Vadar-Ghimes and Zinca Agafitei, both 46, were arrested after taking ten gold chains worth £15,000 from a jeweller’s in Norfolk.

Enquiries revealed they had swiped jewelry worth another £48,000 from other locations around the Midlands and southern England in just a few weeks – after being allowed into the country despite a ‘similar’ spree of distraction thefts and burglaries, mainly at small, independent businesses in Italy, Malta, Turkey and Germany

To view the article and photos provided by the Daily mail, click here.

stolen

United Kingdom- Axe-Wielding Thieves Steal $1M of King Charles’s Family Heirlooms in “Violent Robbery.”

by International

When one imagines a royal robbery, scenes of masked intruders sneaking into a palace in the middle of the night come to mind. But a recent regal heist sent shockwaves through the heritage world thanks to its brazen nature. Four axe-wielding burglars stormed into a Parisian museum and stole some of King Charles‘s heirlooms in broad daylight—and they made off with roughly $1 million in priceless antiques.

To view and read the article provided by Marie Claire, click HERE.

germany

Frankfurt, Germany- Gang arrested after million-euro jewelry heist at Frankfurt Airport.

by International

Frankfurt, Germany- November 13, 2024, Police in Germany have arrested four suspects who allegedly participated in a jewelry heist at Frankfurt Airport.

The police said on Wednesday that a suitcase full of jewelry was stolen on November 8 from a dealer who had taken it with him to the airport. The man estimated the value of the suitcase at €1.2 million (about $1.3 million).

After analysing security videos, the police were able to establish that at least four people were involved in the theft. They were able to locate these individuals in the Mainz-Mombach area of western Germany. The suspects, who are aged 63, 51, 49 and 43, were arrested with items of luggage as they left the building in which they were staying. They are now in police custody.

During a search of the alleged thieves’ car, the officers discovered hundreds of pieces of jewelry, worth up to €32,000 each, packed and ready for shipment.

Article provided by DPA International.