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That's how they managed to arrest the two suspects in the Louvre jewellery robbery

In a week, about 150 samples have been collected, which has led to the capture of suspected criminals, and a motorcycle helmet has been found in the forklift used in the robbery.

19 October 2025, France, Paris: Police officers stand next to a furniture lift used by burglars to break into the Louvre Museum on Quai François Mitterrand. The thieves reportedly stole jewelry from Napoleon's collection before fleeing the scene. Photo: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/dpa



19/10/2025 ONLY FOR USE IN SPAIN

Forklift used by thieves to steal jewellery at the Louvre Museum.

The French authoritieshave arrested two suspected thieves fromthe Louvre Museum\u00A0 as part of an investigation into which the DNA tests have been decisive. In a week they have collected about150 samples\u00A0, which has allowed them to capture the alleged criminals.

In the forklift used in the robbery,a helmet hasbeen found to ride the engine , which has been key tothe investigation. The suspects apparently wanted to set fire to the forklift, but did not have time, and investigators have been able to collect DNA samples.

According to the first indications, the robbery was carried out on request. In addition, the two detainees have attempted to leave France, one intended to flee to Algeria and the other to Mali.

The investigation is still open,as two other suspects and stolen jewelry are still being searched. 

Stolen jewellery has a totalvalue of  88 million euros, but it has an incalculable patrimonial value.

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