French authorities have formally charged the fourth and final alleged member of an organized criminal group responsible for the spectacular October jewel theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The sophisticated heist, which occurred in broad daylight, resulted in the disappearance of valuable jewelry estimated at approximately $102 million.
The recently charged suspect, identified as a 39-year-old male from the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb of Paris, brings a significant criminal history to the investigation. According to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau, the individual has six prior convictions including offenses related to pimping, driving without a license, and handling stolen goods.
All four primary suspects in the meticulously planned robbery have now been detained and face charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy. Investigators believe the team executed their operation with remarkable precision, completing the entire theft in just seven minutes before escaping on scooters.
The investigation reveals that two members of the group entered the museum’s Apollo Gallery while their accomplices remained outside as lookouts. Additionally, a 38-year-old woman described as the partner of one suspects has been implicated for alleged complicity but has been released pending further investigation under judicial supervision.
Despite the arrests, the stolen jewelry remains missing, raising questions about the distribution network and potential international connections of the criminal organization. The case continues to develop as French authorities pursue leads regarding the whereabouts of the valuable items.