PARIS — French authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the stunning $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, a theft officials are calling one of the most audacious in recent history.

According to police, one suspect was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to flee to Algeria, while the second was captured within Paris city limits. Both men are believed to be part of a coordinated gang responsible for stealing royal jewels once belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte — treasures described by curators as of “incalculable historical value.”

The daring daylight robbery unfolded like a movie scene. Security footage shows one suspect wearing a yellow vest — possibly to blend in with maintenance workers — as the team executed the heist within minutes. The thieves reportedly fled on scooters through the streets of central Paris, evading capture in a meticulously timed escape.

Authorities recovered a jeweled tiara dropped during the getaway, now serving as key evidence in the ongoing investigation. The rest of the stolen collection, which included diamond-studded crowns and emerald necklaces, remains missing as police continue their search across France and neighboring countries.

Investigators believe the crime was carefully planned, with the suspects exploiting museum security routines during a shift change. French Interior Ministry officials have not ruled out international accomplices or a black-market buyer network specializing in historical artifacts.

The Louvre, one of the world’s most secure museums, has temporarily increased security protocols and closed several exhibit halls while investigators examine how the robbers breached multiple alarm systems in broad daylight.

The high-profile theft has gripped France and the art world alike — evoking comparisons to classic cinematic heists. As police track additional suspects, officials warn that selling such high-profile jewels would be “nearly impossible” without immediate detection.