Overview
- New images and a condition report show crushing damage from removal through a narrow slot cut in the display case, with one golden eagle missing and four palmettes detached while the central orb remains intact.
- The crown retains all 56 emeralds and all but about 10 of its 1,354 diamonds, with several detached stones preserved for reassembly.
- The Louvre has opened a competitive procurement under French heritage regulations, with a committee chaired by Laurence des Cars to supervise the conservation work.
- Four alleged members of the October 19, 2025 crew have been arrested and charged, while the suspected mastermind and the eight stolen jewels remain unaccounted for.
- Police say the thieves used a truck-mounted ladder to access the Galerie d’Apollon, cut cases with angle grinders, and fled on scooters, prompting security reviews and upgrades at the museum.