In a significant development in the investigation of the Louvre heist, Paris’ public prosecutor has announced the arrest of five additional suspects. The arrests took place on Wednesday night in the Paris region, as confirmed by Laure Beccuau’s office. Among those detained is a main suspect, according to AFP reports. This follows the partial confession of two men earlier in the week regarding their involvement in the audacious theft. The heist, which occurred on 19 October, saw four thieves break into the world’s most-visited museum in broad daylight, making off with items valued at €88m (£76m; $102m). As of Thursday, the stolen jewels remain unrecovered, Beccuau disclosed in an interview with French radio station RTL. She also noted that DNA evidence from one of the arrested individuals could be linked to the crime scene. French investigators are currently withholding further details, but the new suspects can be held for up to four days before being formally charged or released. Authorities suspect that the gang involved in the heist may be larger than the four individuals captured on CCTV. This breaking news story is continuously updated, and more details will be published shortly. For the latest updates, refresh the page or follow @BBCBreaking on X.