In a daring daylight heist, thieves stole over $100 million worth of jewels from the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris, including an exquisite necklace once owned by Empress Marie-Louise, Napoleon I's second wife.
The meticulously planned robbery saw the criminals execute their escape on scooters, highlighting the audacity of the crime and raising questions about security measures at one of the world's most famous cultural landmarks.
Authorities swiftly launched an investigation resulting in the arrest of eight suspects, with the latest four apprehended being men and women aged 31 to 40 from the Paris region.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau is leading the ongoing investigation, which aims to unravel the complexities of the heist and bring all involved to justice.
Experts fear that the stolen jewels, too recognizable for the market, may have been disassembled and sold in pieces to elude capture.
The case has captivated global attention, not only for the value of the loot but also for the remarkable circumstances surrounding the heist, prompting discussions about the safety of cultural treasures worldwide.
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