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Louvre heist timeline: From the brazen theft to the first arrests
On Sunday, four masked thieves stole eight pieces of jewelry from the Louvre valued at $102 million, sparking a national outcry and nationwide manhunt. The daring heist took just seven minutes, leaving investigators searching for answers as to how one of the world's most secure museums was robbed in such a brief window of time.

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Hunt on for remaining Louvre thieves after first arrests are made
Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris
Louvre heist: Telegram CEO offers to buy stolen jewels, donate them to Abu Dhabi not Paris
Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has stirred controversy with a sarcastic offer to buy the crown jewels stolen from the Louvre and donate them—not to Paris, but to Louvre Abu Dhabi.

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Louvre jewel heist: Two suspects arrested near Paris, report says; prosecutor does not confirm number
Suspects in Louvre Jewel Heist Arrested Near Paris, Prosecutor Says
Mystery man in a photo after Louvre heist creates a buzz
Posts on social media declared the well-dressed man to be a French detective - if you will, a more dashing version of the famed Inspector Clouseau from "Pink Panther" movies - even though AP's photo ...

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Pair arrested for Louvre robbery 'were tied to the scene by strands of their hair found in abandoned crash helmet and high-viz vest'
Police gbab two pipo on top accuse say dem tiff jewels for Louvre Museum for Paris

French senators say security at the Louvre is ‘not in line’ with modern standards and demand action

French senators have acknowledged that the Louvre's security is outdated and needs urgent upgrades. On Tuesday, a delegation visited the museum following a recent heist where thieves stole jewels worth 88 million euros in under eight minutes.

Paris prosecutor 'deeply regrets' arrests of Louvre jewel heist suspects made public

As a manhunt continued on Monday for suspects in the Louvre Museum jewel heist, the Paris Prosecutor said she fears the investigation might be harmed by the "hasty disclosure" over the weekend of the arrests of two other robbery suspects.

First, came the Louvre heist. Then came the memes

From brands and influencers to a viral "Inspector Clouseau," the world's most glamorous theft is also quickly becoming one of the year's most profitable memes.

Mystery man in dapper suit goes viral after appearing in Louvre heist investigation photo

A hotographer captured a stylish passerby at the Louvre investigation scene, creating an internet sensation as authorities playfully keep the man's identity secret.

What to know about the Louvre heist investigation

PARIS -- More than 100 investigators are racing to piece together how thieves pulled off the brazen heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, working to recover the stolen gems and bring those responsible to justice.

Former FBI agent: 'What's the point' of Louvre heist?

Former FBI agent Robert King Wittman spoke with "Here's the Scoop" co-host Morgan Chesky about what he thinks will unfold in the coming weeks after the Louvre heist, including more arrests.
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