Petty criminals behind Louvre and European art heists, authorities say

TL;DR
The recent $102 million jewel theft from the Louvre was carried out by small-time criminals from northern Paris suburbs, not organized crime professionals, with several suspects under arrest and the stolen jewels still missing.
- Louvre heist work of petty criminals, not organized crime, prosecutor says NBC News
- Louvre heist work of petty criminals, not organised crime, prosecutor says Reuters
- Art of the steal: From Louvre to Dresden Green Vault, why are heists happening in Europe? USA Today
- What to know about the 4 suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist AP News
- 2 more charged in Louvre jewel heist, 3 released from custody ABC News
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