Five new suspects have been arrested in connection with the Louvre heist as the stolen jewels, worth more than $100 million, remain missing, the Paris prosecutor has said.

French authorities have been searching for a group of at least four thieves who were seen heisting precious jewels from the Louvre on Oct. 19.

Days after the spectacular break-in at the Louvre in Paris, some of the museum's valuable jewellery has been taken to the Banque de France for security reasons. It is not yet clear which exhibits were transfered but the crown jewels on display in the Apollo Gallery and other jewellery are said to have been moved.

Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the information made public about the arrests in the Louvre case should not have been disclosed.

Five days after the spectacular break-in at the Louvre in Paris, part of the museum's valuable jewellery collection was transferred to the Banque de France for security reasons, local media reported on Friday.

which was located near the museum. Stephane De Sakutin / AFP via Getty Images Stephane De Sakutin / AFP via Getty Images The thieves used an electric ladder placed on the back of a truck to access the second-floor balcony of the Louvre. France’s Interior ...

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