Initially, the police suspected poet Guillaume Apollinaire and artist Pablo Picasso of being involved in the crime. However, it later turned out that the theft was orchestrated by an Italian who wanted to return the "Mona Lisa" to its homeland due to his patriotic sentiments. The painting was found three years later in Florence and returned to Paris, although at that time it was not as famous.
In 1983, elements of 16th-century armor disappeared from the museum, and they were only found in 2011.
Additionally, in 1998, a theft occurred involving Camille Corot's painting "The Road to Sevres." It was taken off the wall, and no one noticed. As a result, the museum strengthened its security system, but the painting has still not been found.
The Louvre's Operations
As of October 22, the Louvre reopened its doors to visitors. However, the jewels that were in the Apollo Gallery were moved to the storage of the Bank of France, located 500 meters from the museum. The Apollo Gallery remains closed.Suspects
As of October 30, the jewels have still not been found. Nevertheless, on the evening of October 25, the police arrested two suspects.The first suspect, a 34-year-old Franco-Algerian, was arrested at Roissy Airport before his flight to Algeria. He had previous dealings with law enforcement and was identified by DNA found on one of the scooters.
The second detainee, a 39-year-old Frenchman, was arrested in Aubervilliers and is known for his criminal past related to "theft under aggravating circumstances." His DNA was found on a broken window.
At a press conference on October 29, Paris prosecutor Laura Becco stated that the arrested individuals partially confessed to their involvement in the Louvre robbery.
