In an interview with Franceinfo radio, Beko noted that this crime, although committed by petty offenders, is not typical for the usual criminal environment, but is also not linked to high levels of organized crime.
Among those arrested in connection with the robbery are three men and one woman, all of whom are local residents living in the Saint-Denis area (a poor suburb in the north of Paris).
According to the prosecutor, two of the arrested men have multiple convictions for theft.
Currently, charges have been brought against two of the suspects: a 38-year-old woman from Cournon, located near Saint-Denis, and a 37-year-old man. Beko reported that they have children and are in a relationship, but additional details were not disclosed.
The names of these individuals are not being released, and they deny any involvement in the crime.
Earlier, two more suspects were detained: a 34-year-old Algerian living in France (identified by DNA found on the scooter used for the escape) and a 39-year-old taxi driver from a suburb of Paris. These individuals partially admitted their guilt, according to law enforcement.
During the investigation, it is believed that the robbery was committed by a group of four people, one of whom is still at large.
This week, three individuals were also detained for questioning regarding their connection to the robbery, but they were later released without charges.
The group of suspects arrived at the Louvre on October 19 at 09:30 local time (07:30 GMT), just after the museum opened to visitors.
The criminals used a stolen truck with a mechanical ladder to access the balcony of the Louvre overlooking the Seine. Using disc cutters, they broke a window, entered the Apollo Gallery, and opened safes containing jewelry.
According to the prosecution, the criminals were inside the museum for only four minutes. At 09:38, they left the crime scene on two scooters and then switched to cars.
They managed to steal invaluable historical artifacts worth approximately 88 million euros (over 100 million dollars).
The French Ministry of Culture reported the theft of the following items:
- two brooches, a corsage bow, and a diadem of Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III;
- an emerald necklace and an earring from the collection of Marie-Louise, wife of Napoleon I;
- a necklace, a pair of earrings, and a diadem belonging to Maria Amalia, wife of King Louis-Philippe I, and Hortense de Beauharnais, mother of Napoleon III.
All listed items are adorned with numerous diamonds and precious stones.
One of the stolen relics—the crown of Empress Eugenie—was found near the crime scene, presumably either discarded or lost during the escape.
Prosecutors express concerns that the stolen valuables may have been smuggled abroad, complicating their return. Nevertheless, Beko asserts that it is currently impossible to sell the stolen items and that there is still a chance to recover them.
She urged anyone who may possess the stolen valuables to voluntarily return them, noting that the courts will take into account the fact that the theft did not cause harm.
In response to the Louvre robbery, the French authorities have increased security measures at all museums in the country.
