Louvre Heist: 2 New Suspects Charged – NPR
- Here's a summary of the NPR article about the Louvre jewel heist:
- * Four Suspects Charged: A total of four people are now charged in connection with the theft of $100 million worth of jewels from the Louvre Museum in
- The article details the progression of the investigation and the charges being filed against those suspected of involvement in the daring daylight heist.
Here’s a summary of the NPR article about the Louvre jewel heist:
Key Points:
* Four Suspects Charged: A total of four people are now charged in connection with the theft of $100 million worth of jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris two weeks ago.
* Recent Charges: Two more suspects were charged on Saturday: a 37-year-old man allegedly involved in the heist itself, and a 38-year-old woman accused of helping to prepare the crime.Both deny involvement.
* Earlier Arrests: Two other men, believed to be part of the heist team, were arrested and charged last week. One was attempting to flee the country with a one-way ticket to Algeria.
* Jewels Still Missing: The stolen jewels have not yet been recovered.
* Evidence: DNA evidence and cell phone records were key in identifying the new suspects.
* Partial Confessions: The frist two suspects charged have “partially admitted” to the theft.
* Investigation Ongoing: Three other individuals who were initially arrested have been released from custody.
The article details the progression of the investigation and the charges being filed against those suspected of involvement in the daring daylight heist.