France arrests multiple suspects in $102M Louvre jewelry heist with loot missing

French authorities have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the high-profile Louvre Museum jewelry heist, which saw around €88 million ($102 million) worth of royal and historically significant jewels stolen. Among those detained is the prime suspect, identified through DNA evidence at the crime scene, and three other individuals believed to have been physically present during the October 19 break-in. Two men apprehended over the weekend have "partially" admitted their involvement and face charges including theft and criminal conspiracy. Investigators suspect an inside job, as forensic evidence suggests collusion with museum security personnel. Despite these arrests, none of the stolen loot has been recovered, with fears that the jewels may have been dismantled and their gemstones sold separately. Authorities continue to investigate, with the possibility of a larger criminal network and a mastermind behind the operation, while the recovery of Empress Eugenie's abandoned crown hints at an interrupted escape plan.