Stolen jewels from the Louvre may disappear forever: expert names the reason.

According to inkorr.com: CEO of Art Recovery International Christopher Marinello expressed concern about the possible fate of stolen jewels from the Louvre. He noted that if the items are not found within the first 48 hours after the theft, they may be broken down into smaller parts and sold on the black market.

“As we have said from the very beginning of this theft, if the jewels are not found within the first 48 hours, they are most likely to be broken down into smaller jewels and gemstones and sold on the market,” Marinello stated.

Details of the robbery

The stolen jewels consist of thousands of individual diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, making their identification difficult. The French counter-terrorism bureau has already detained seven suspects in connection with the robbery, and some of them have confessed. The robbery took place on October 19 when the criminals broke into the museum, smashed windows, and stole valuables.

Among the main threats to the stolen jewels is the likelihood of them being dismantled into smaller parts for further sale on the black market if they are not quickly found. Experts have emphasized the difficulty of identifying these precious stones, which are currently being studied by specialists. With suspects detained, there is hope that the crime will be solved and the jewels returned to the museum.

The case of the stolen jewels from the Louvre is drawing attention not only in Ukraine but also abroad. It illustrates how crucial it is to act quickly in such situations since time plays a key role in the investigation of such crimes. Police and experts hope that the detention of suspects will help return the stolen art to its rightful owner.