Thieves Steal $102 Million Crown Jewels at Louvre


Thieves Steal $102 Million Crown Jewels at Louvre

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Thieves Steal $102 Million Crown Jewels at Louvre

Two people are charged with a crime. It is about stealing jewels from the Louvre museum. The police think they worked with other people to do it.

The prosecutor spoke about the two men. They think the men broke into the museum. The jewels are still missing, and other people might have helped.

The men have said they did some of the stealing. The police will keep them in jail. The police do not say much to not help other people who are involved.

The jewels were stolen very fast, in just eight minutes. The jewels are worth a lot of money. The thieves broke a window and took the jewels.

One man is from Algeria and lived in France for some time. The police found his DNA on a scooter. The other man lived close by and had stolen before.


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What crime are the two people charged with?

They are charged with stealing jewels from the Louvre museum.

How long did it take to steal the jewels?

It took just eight minutes to steal the jewels.

Where is one of the men from?

One man is from Algeria.


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Thieves Steal $102 Million Crown Jewels at Louvre