Two suspects arrested in Louvre heist as manhunt continues for two others

Crime and Investigation - The Louvre Museum in France was robbed, with thieves stealing crown jewels estimated to be worth 102 million [1] - Two suspects in their 30s with prior robbery convictions have been arrested in the Paris region [2][3] - One suspect was apprehended at Shaggal airport attempting to flee to Algeria [2][3] - Authorities tracked the suspects using citywide surveillance cameras that captured their motorcycle trail [4] - Investigators collected over 150 DNA samples from items left at the scene, including a motorcycle helmet, circular saw, and walkie-talkie [5] Security and Public Reaction - The museum's security is under scrutiny due to inadequate surveillance coverage, particularly in the Apollo Gallery where the theft occurred [7] - There was no camera overlooking the second-floor balcony used by the thieves [7] - The museum director conceded that the heist was "not inevitable" [8] - Initial shock has turned into anger among the French public [7] Political Context - The French government is in crisis, with five governments in the last two years [9] - French President Emanuel Macron has a low approval rating of 14% [9] - Over half of French people feel ashamed of the country [9]