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Paris prosecutor announces five new arrests in investigation into Louvre crown jewel heist. The five were detained late on Wednesday night in Paris, Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio. She did not release their identities or other details. Two suspects arrested earlier were given preliminary charges Wednesday and partially admitted their responsibility, according to the prosecutor. The heist, which took place on October 18, saw more than £76 million worth of jewellery stolen in broad daylight including the French crown jewels, according to prosecutors. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau did not release the identities of the five arrested (Image: Getty)Four thieves arrived with a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift, or a cherry picker, to gain access to the Gallery of Apollo. An emerald necklace and earrings, two crowns, two brooches, a sapphire necklace and a single earring were stolen which saw...