The Louvre Jewel Heist: Four Faces Charges

The Louvre, a place known for its art and history, recently became the scene of a bold heist. Four people are now facing charges for their alleged roles in this high-profile theft. The latest additions are a 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man, both arrested this week. They join two other men who were previously charged. The woman, from a suburb north of Paris, was seen crying in court. She expressed fear for her children and herself. She is accused of helping plan the theft. The man, known to authorities for past thefts, is also charged with planning the crime. Both deny any involvement.The heist itself was quick and daring. Thieves used power tools to break into the Louvre in broad daylight. They stole jewels worth millions in just seven minutes. Among the stolen items are pieces once owned by French emperors and empresses. The thieves dropped a crown as they fled, but the rest of the loot is still missing. Lawyers for the accused have raised concerns. One called the arrests indiscriminate, like casting a wide net. Another said his client was devastated and presumed innocent. The first two men charged admitted some involvement. They are believed to have broken into the gallery while accomplices waited outside. The stolen jewels include a necklace given by Napoleon I to his wife and a diadem with nearly 2, 000 diamonds. The interior minister remains hopeful that the stolen items will be recovered. The case continues to unfold, with more arrests and charges possible.