Confessions in the Theft of Crown Jewels from the Louvre Museum
羅浮宮皇冠珠寶盜竊案供詞
Introduction
Two people have admitted to taking part in the theft of jewelry worth €88 million from the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon in October 2025.
兩人已承認參與 2025 年 10 月在羅浮宮阿波羅畫廊（Galerie d'Apollon）發生的珠寶盜竊案，涉案珠寶價值高達 8,800 萬歐元。
Main Body
The suspects, Abdoulaye N. and Ghelamallah A., were questioned by police in June. According to a report by Le Monde, the two men were hired shortly before the crime and were given internal security footage to help them enter the museum. To carry out the theft, they used a lift to reach a first-floor balcony and broke a window to get inside the gallery. They used power cutters to steal eight pieces of jewelry, including necklaces and tiaras. However, they accidentally dropped a crown that belonged to Empress Eugénie while leaving, and police later found it damaged.
嫌疑人 Abdoulaye N. 與 Ghelamallah A. 於 6 月接受警方訊問。根據《世界報》（Le Monde）的報導，這兩名男子在案發前不久被僱用，並獲提供內部安全監視畫面以協助進入博物館。為了執行盜竊，他們使用電梯到達一樓陽台，並打破窗戶進入畫廊。他們使用電動切割機偷走八件珠寶，包括項鍊和皇冠。然而，他們在離開時不小心掉落了一頂屬於歐仁妮皇后的皇冠，警方隨後發現該皇冠已受損。
Regarding the organization of the crime, the suspects claim that an unknown leader paid them between €15,000 and €25,000. Abdoulaye N. stated that he gave the stolen items to this person in a parking lot in Aubervilliers, where the leader reportedly complained that there were not enough jewels. On the other hand, Ghelamallah A. claimed he was lied to about the target, as he believed he was robbing a commercial jewelry store. Both men have refused to name the person who organized the heist because they fear for their safety.
關於犯罪組織，嫌疑人聲稱一名身分不明的領導者支付了 15,000 至 25,000 歐元。Abdoulaye N. 表示他在 Aubervilliers 的一個停車場將偷來的物品交給該人士，據報導該領導者當時抱怨珠寶數量不足。另一方面，Ghelamallah A. 聲稱他被誤導了目標，因為他以為自己是在搶劫一家商業珠寶店。兩人均拒絕透露組織此次搶劫的人選，因為擔心自身安全。
Police are currently unsure about where the stolen jewelry is. One theory suggests there is no mastermind and the jewels are still hidden in the Paris area. Alternatively, some believe the items were sent to partners abroad to be sold internationally. Furthermore, investigators are worried that the jewelry may have been broken apart so that the individual gemstones could be sold separately.
警方目前不確定被盜珠寶的所在地。一種理論認為並沒有主謀，珠寶仍隱藏在巴黎地區。另一種說法則是認為珠寶已被寄給海外合作夥伴以在國際市場出售。此外，調查人員擔心珠寶可能已被拆解，以便將單顆寶石分開出售。
Conclusion
The suspects are still in custody, but the identity of the organizer and the location of the missing jewels are still unknown.
嫌疑人仍被拘留，但組織者的身份與失蹤珠寶的下落仍然未知。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Connector' Leap: Moving from Simple to Sophisticated
At the A2 level, you usually connect ideas with and, but, and because. To reach B2, you need to use Logical Signposts. These are words that tell the reader how two ideas relate to each other.
🧩 The 'Contrast' Shift
Look at the text. Instead of saying "But Ghelamallah said...", the author uses:
"On the other hand..."
Why this is B2: It doesn't just show a difference; it balances two different perspectives. It is a 'formal bridge' used in essays and reports.
🏗️ Adding Layers of Information
When adding a new point, A2 students repeat also. The article uses:
"Furthermore..."
The Logic: Use this when the next point is more important or more worrying than the previous one. It builds momentum in your speaking and writing.
🔄 Presenting Alternatives
Instead of using or repeatedly, the text introduces:
"Alternatively..."
The Strategy: This signals a complete change in theory or a second option. It makes your English sound organized rather than random.
🛠️ Quick Logic Map
| A2 Word (Simple) | B2 Bridge (Sophisticated) | Use it when... |
|---|---|---|
| But | On the other hand | Comparing two people's stories. |
| Also | Furthermore | Adding a serious detail. |
| Or | Alternatively | Suggesting a different possibility. |