Paris Police Arrest Five in $102M Louvre Crown Jewels Heist with DNA Evidence

French authorities have arrested five additional suspects in connection with the $102 million Louvre Museum crown jewels heist, including a prime suspect whose DNA matched evidence from the crime scene. The arrests expand the number of detainees to seven, with some suspects partially admitting involvement and others believed to provide information on the events. The robbery, executed in broad daylight on October 19, involved four masked thieves who used a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to access the Apollo Gallery and steal eight priceless pieces, including jewels linked to Napolean and Empresses Marie-Louise and Eugénie. Despite the arrests, none of the stolen jewels have been recovered, raising concerns that the gems may have been dismantled or the gold melted to erase traces. Authorities are investigating possible links to a wider criminal network and examining encrypted messages from seized phones to identify masterminds. The heist has also prompted scrutiny of the Louvre's security systems, highlighting vulnerabilities at one of the world's most famous museums.