PARIS — The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation.

Prosecutor Laure Beccuau says DNA evidence and past theft links tie the accused to the recent Louvre jewellery robbery.

More than 100 investigators are racing to solve a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Thieves stole centuries-old jewels worth an estimated 88 million euros, including pieces linked to 19th century queens.

Five more Louvre Heist suspects were nabbed by French authorities on0. The robbery case has now become a global sensation, piquing everybody’s interest. This tidbit follows the news that French authorities arrested two suspects last week.