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Two Additional Suspects Charged in Louvre Jewel Heist Investigation

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French authorities have charged a 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in connection with the recent Louvre Museum jewel theft, bringing the total number of individuals charged to four.

French authorities have charged two more individuals in connection with the recent jewel theft at the Louvre Museum, bringing the total number of individuals charged to four.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with organized robbery and conspiracy to commit organized robbery, while a 38-year-old woman faces charges as an accomplice. Both suspects have denied involvement and remain in custody.

The theft occurred on October 19, when four hooded thieves used a freight lift to access the museum's Apollo Gallery, stealing eight pieces from the French Crown Jewels valued at approximately $102 million. The heist lasted under eight minutes, and the stolen items have yet to be recovered.

Investigations are ongoing, with authorities continuing efforts to apprehend all individuals involved and recover the stolen jewels.

Source

The Washington Post

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Woman Charged in Connection with Louvre Jewel Heist

• BBC

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French authorities have charged two more individuals in connection with the recent jewel theft at the Louvre Museum, bringing the total number of individuals charged to four.

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A 37-year-old man has been charged with organized robbery and conspiracy to commit organized robbery, while a 38-year-old woman faces charges as an accomplice.

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Both suspects have denied involvement and remain in custody.

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The theft occurred on October 19, when four hooded thieves used a freight lift to access the museum's Apollo Gallery, stealing eight pieces from the French Crown Jewels valued at approximately $102 million.

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The heist lasted under eight minutes, and the stolen items have yet to be recovered.

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Investigations are ongoing, with authorities continuing efforts to apprehend all individuals involved and recover the stolen jewels.

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