Two individuals arrested in connection with the audacious theft of jewels from the Louvre Museum have partially admitted their involvement, according to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau. The stolen treasures, valued at an estimated $102 million, remain unaccounted for. The heist, which occurred on October 19, saw four hooded thieves break into the museum’s Apollo Gallery during opening hours, exploiting significant security lapses. The thieves used a stolen elevator truck to access an exterior balcony, smashed a window, and made their escape on motorbikes within six to seven minutes. The museum’s surveillance system failed to detect the intrusion promptly, raising concerns about its security measures. The two suspects, aged 34 and 39, were identified through DNA evidence and are currently in custody. One was apprehended while attempting to board a flight to Algeria, and the other was already under judicial supervision for a prior theft case. Both reside in Aubervilliers, a low-income suburb of Paris. Prosecutor Beccuau emphasized that there is no evidence suggesting the heist was an inside job but indicated the possibility of a larger group, including a potential commissioner of the theft. The Louvre has since transferred some of its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France under police escort. The incident has sparked global attention and introspection in France, with many viewing it as a national embarrassment.