LISTEN: What we know about the Louvre crown jewel heist as told by AP reporter John Leicester

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from chief correspondent in Paris, John Leicester covering the Louvre heist — a stunning theft that has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security. We break down what happened, what authorities know so far, and the big unanswered questions.

Haya Panjwani, host: On October 19th, 2025, millions of dollars worth of crown jewels were stolen from the world-famous Louvre Museum in France. But as the AP’s chief correspondent in Paris, John Leicester says…

John Leicester, chief correspondent: The theft itself is really only the beginning of the story. There’s so much that hasn’t been told yet. I mean, first of all, where are the gems? What’s going to happen to them?

PANJWANI: I’m Haya Panjwani. On this episode of The