7 People Arrested, Jewelry Stolen From Paris Louvre Museum Has Not Been Found

JAKARTA - Paris' public prosecutor said stolen jewelry from the Louvre Museum had yet to be found, but investigators made a "big progress" in uncovering the robbery case.

Laure Beccuau said the two suspects arrested last weekend could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and a large fine if found guilty.

"Some of the two suspects admitted their involvement in this incident to investigators," Beccuau said as quoted by ANTARA from Anadolu, Thursday, October 30.

The two suspects are in their 30s and have previous criminal records believed to use electrical devices to break into the Apollon Gallery and steal parts of the French royal crown.

Their identities were revealed through DNA evidence at the location. Beccuau added the possibility of a group of perpetrators of more than four people being caught on CCTV.

Most recently, the local police arrested five other people suspected of being involved in the robbery that caused a stir in the world.

He emphasized that currently there is no evidence to suggest this theft involved insiders, and confirmed that no museum staff were involved.

"I want to keep hoping that the jewelry can be found and returned to the Louvre, even wider for the country," he said.

Robbers broke into the Apollon Gallery last week by forcibly opening windows and stealing eight French crown jewelry in just a few minutes.

The Louvre Director had submitted his resignation, but was rejected by the Minister of Culture.

The stolen jewelry is estimated to be worth around US$102 million and is not insured.