DNA Evidence Found in Louvre Jewel Heist Investigation

French investigators have identified DNA traces on a helmet and a glove left behind by the thieves who executed a daylight robbery at the Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025. The perpetrators used a truck-mounted ladder to access the museum's Apollo Gallery, where they stole eight pieces of jewelry valued at approximately €88 million ($102 million).

The stolen items include a diamond and emerald necklace gifted by Napoleon Bonaparte to his wife, Empress Marie-Louise, and a diadem that once belonged to Empress Eugénie, adorned with nearly 2,000 diamonds.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated that the DNA samples are being analyzed, with results expected in the coming days. She expressed hope that the media attention surrounding the robbery would deter the thieves from attempting to sell or dismantle the jewels.

Louvre director Laurence des Cars acknowledged security shortcomings, noting that the thieves exploited a blind spot in the museum's surveillance system. She proposed establishing a police station within the museum and enhancing the CCTV network to prevent future incidents.

The investigation continues as authorities work to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in this high-profile heist.