France Makes Arrests in Brazen Louvre Jewel Heist
French police have made arrests in connection with the Louvre Museum burglary, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced on Sunday.
One suspect was taken into custody while trying to leave the country, according to Beccuau.
"I can confirm that investigators from the BRB made arrests Saturday evening,"she said in a statement.
The arrests are the first major development in the investigation into the high-profile heist that saw French crown jewels worth €88 million stolen.
Beccuau added that
"One of the men arrested was preparing to leave the country from Roissy airport", referring to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
Author's summary: Arrests made in Louvre jewel heist.
- Arrests were made on Saturday evening
- One suspect was caught at Roissy airport
- The stolen jewels are worth €88 million